World Egg Day
| World Egg Day | |
|---|---|
 Eggs in different sizes | |
| Observed by | World Egg Day |
| Type | International |
| Date | 1st Friday of October |
| Frequency | Annual |
World Egg Day is a day celebrated on the second Friday of October every year.[1]
Background
The International Egg Commission (IEC) was established in 1964 to establish eggs as a high-quality and readily available non-vegetarian food in the world. Currently, the membership of this organization is 80.[2] The organization organized the first 'World Egg Day' in the year 1996 in Vienna, the capital of Austria, with the aim of meeting the demand for animal meat, building a healthy and talented nation and, above all, raising public awareness about the quality of eggs, which has since been celebrated every year on the second Friday of October.[3] Currently, 'World Egg Day' is celebrated in 40 countries around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, India, etc.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "World Egg Day 2024- From Ancient Egypt To Rome, How History Shaped The Way We Eat Our Breakfast Today". Times Now. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ↑ "World Egg Day 2024 - Awareness Days Events Calendar 2024". Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ↑ "World Egg Day 2024: 9 'egg-cellent' reasons to eat eggs regularly". www.firstpost.com. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ↑ "World Egg Day 2024 | Join in the Global Egg Celebrations". International Egg Commission. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ↑ "World Egg Day 2024: 5 Unique Dishes For Breakfast". www.news18.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
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