It is a day of celebration established by the
North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and endorsed by the
International Vegetarian Union in 1978, "To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of
vegetarianism." It brings awareness to the
ethical,
environmental,
health, and
humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.
World Vegetarian Day initiates the month of October as Vegetarian Awareness Month, which ends with November 1,
World Vegan Day, as the end of that month of celebration. Vegetarian Awareness Month has been known variously as "Reverence for Life" month, "Month of Vegetarian Food", and more.
World Vegetarian Day initiates the month of October as Vegetarian Awareness Month, which ends with November 1, World Vegan Day, as the end of that month of celebration. Vegetarian Awareness Month has been known variously as "Reverence for Life" month, "Month of Vegetarian Food", and more.