World Camel Day is celebrated annually on June 22. Founded to highlight the incredible “ships of the desert,” the day educates the masses about the camel’s vital role in food security, climate change adaptation, and cultural heritage.
World Camel Day is celebrated every year on June 22, highlighting how important camels are to livelihoods in many parts of the world. Affectionately referred to as the “ships of the desert”, camels are important livestock in arid regions
The camel is one of the most important livestock animals for ensuring food security in the face of climate disasters. It is sustainably raised with a low ecological footprint and produces a unique food – camel milk, which is considered a natural remedy. However, camels are often overlooked and receive little attention from policymakers at all levels.
The date of June 22 was chosen as World Camel Day because it is the longest and hottest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, and camels thrive in such harsh and hostile environments. The decision to celebrate World Camel Day on June 22 was made to differentiate it from the World Giraffe Day, which celebrates animals with the longest necks on June 21. The difference in day length between June 21 and June 22 is only 2 seconds.
Union Minister Shekhawat Extends Greetings On World Camel Day
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has extended greetings on World Camel Day. In a social media post, Mr Shekhawat said the camel is not merely a useful creature for a livelihood but also a symbol of the culture and traditions of India, particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Referring to the camel as the ship of the desert, the Minister urged people to consider it their ideal companion. He said that attachment to carriers of culture leads society towards preservation.
