Jakarta – Every 1 November is celebrated with various important days in various parts of the world. From days that raise environmental issues to religious and national celebrations, which have their own history and significance. Citing the National Today and Days of the Year pages, on November 1, 2025, at least, there will be World Vegan Day, World Numbat Day, All Saints’ Day, Independence Day of Antigua and Barbuda, Commemoration of the Revolution in Algeria, and Day of Speaking for Autistic People. Below are details of each alert. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT World Vegan Day 1 November is known as World Vegan Day. This day was first celebrated in 1994 by Louise Wallis, Chair of The Vegan Society in the UK, to commemorate the organisation’s 50th anniversary. Today is a moment to introduce a vegan lifestyle that avoids the consumption of animal products for ethical, environmental and health reasons. This celebration invites people to understand the positive impact of veganism on ecosystem balance and animal welfare. World Numbat Day Every 1 November is also celebrated as World Numbat Day. Numbats are termite-eating marsupials that are a rare species from Australia. This alert aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting numbats whose populations continue to decline due to habitat loss and the threat of predators. Several conservation organizations in Australia use this day to campaign to save these unique animals. All Saints’ Day For Catholics and Christians around the world, November 1 is All Saints’ Day. This holiday is celebrated to honor all the saints and martyrs who have contributed to the Christian faith, both known and unknown. This commemoration has long historical roots dating back to the 4th century and is an important part of the Roman Catholic church’s liturgical calendar. People usually attend special mass and pray for saints who are examples of a life of faith and love. Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence Day November 1 is also the Independence Day of Antigua and Barbuda. This island nation in the Caribbean became independent from Britain in 1981 after centuries of colonial status. The celebration of independence is marked by parades, cultural festivals and activities commemorating the struggle of the Antiguan people to gain sovereignty. This national day is a symbol of pride and unity for its people. Commemoration of the Revolution in Algeria November 1 has an important meaning for Algeria as the Commemoration of the Revolution. This day commemorates the beginning of the Algerian Revolution in 1954, when the people launched armed resistance against French colonialism. The revolution lasted eight years and ended with Algeria’s independence in 1962. Until now, November 1 is celebrated as a national day to honor the fighters and strengthen the nation’s spirit of independence. Speaking Day for Autistic People Apart from that, every 1 November is also celebrated as Autistic Speaking Day or Speaking Day for Autistic People. This day was proclaimed by the autistic community in 2010 as a form of resistance against social stigma and campaigns that silence the voices of people with autism. This warning encourages people with autism to express their own experiences, needs and perspectives. This momentum also invites the public to listen directly to the voices of the autistic community without prejudice. (wia/imk)