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1. On which date is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day observed?
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed annually on May 8th. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It serves as a global celebration of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's unity and humanitarian spirit, emphasizing the importance of humanity, compassion, and solidarity in times of crisis.