World Milk Day to be Observed on 1 June 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 04 Jun 2025

World Milk Day (WMD) is observed globally on June 1 every year to highlight the nutritional importance of milk, promote its consumption, and acknowledge the vital role of the dairy sector in supporting global nutrition, economic growth, and sustainability.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The annual observance of the day is led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN).
  • - The theme for WMD 2025 is "Let's Celebrate the Power of Dairy," which underscores dairy’s multifaceted impact on health, livelihoods, and economies worldwide.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) WMD was established in 2001 by FAO to promote milk’s benefits and celebrate the global dairy sector.
  • (ii) The first WMD was observed on June 1, 2001.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

World Milk Day is observed annually on which date?

Correct Answer: June 1

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

  • Director-General (DG): Qu Dongyu
  • Headquarters: Rome, Italy