Key facts for exams
- Date: 16 October (every year)
- Type: International / UN observance
- Why it is observed: Marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945.
Frequently asked questions
- When is World Food Day observed?
- World Food Day is observed every year on 16 October.
- Why is World Food Day observed?
- Marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945.
- Is World Food Day a national or international day?
- It is a international / un observance.
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