October 1 is celebrated annually globally as World Vegetarian Day. North American Vegetarian Society created the day in 1977, backed by International Vegetarian Union. The day is said to bring awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. The day starts on October 1 and ends on November 1. The month is also called as ‘Reverence for life’ month and ‘Month of Vegetarian Food’