No Smoking Day is an annual health awareness day observed every second Wednesday of March to help smokers who want to quit smoking. In 1984, the first No Smoking Day was observed on Ash Wednesday.
No Smoking Day 2024: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India is home to 12% of the world's smokers. More than 1 million die each year due to tobacco in India.
The aim is to raise awareness about the harmful effects of smoking and inspire people to kick the habit. No Smoking Day is observed on the second Wednesday of March each year. This year, it lands on March 13th. Originating from the United Kingdom, it has grown into a global event.