June 22
World Camel Day
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.
