World Hello Day 2022: Here’s all you need to know

Every year, November 21 is celebrated as the World Hello Day 2022. On this day, the world celebrates the role of human interaction in maintaining global peace. Here’s all you need to know about this unique and globally celebrated event.

When is "World Hello Day" celebrated?
World Hello Day is celebrated every year on November 21.


The Origins of World Hello Day
World Hello Day was first observed on November 21, 1973. It was conceived by two brothers, Brian McCormack and Michael McCormack, following the Yom Kippur War between Israel and Arab nations. Brian and Michael mailed 1,360 letters to state leaders across the globe to participate in the first World Hello Day.

Over the years, the McCormack brothers have received letters from several global leaders who endorsed their initiative, including the following:

Queen Elizabeth II of the UK
Bill Clinton (former US President)
David Rockefeller (Influential Global Banker)
Desmond Tutu (Anti-Apartheid Activist)
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Henry Ford II (Chairman, Ford Motor Company)
How many countries observe World Hello Day?

About 180 countries observe World Hello Day. According to the official website, 31 Nobel Peace Prize winners have endorsed World Hello Day as an important tool for creating and preserving peace.

How to celebrate World Hello Day?
The official website states that anyone can participate in World Hello Day by greeting ten people. The greetings are a symbol of communication for preserving peace. Here are a few greetings for World Hello Day:

A "hello" is all we need to break the ice and conquer hearts. Happy World Hello Day!

(For Black Panther fans) The only gift more precious than Vibranium is "hello," as it brings peace to the universe. Happy Word Hello Day!

FAQs
Who created World Hello Day?
Brian McCormack and Michael McCormack

When was it first observed?
World Hello Day was first celebrated on November 21, 1973.