Introduction – World Coconut Day is celebrated annually on September 2 to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of coconuts among common people across the world. This global day provides an opportunity to spread awareness about the importance and many health benefits of coconut among common people mainly in tropical countries where coconuts are an important source of income, food, and livelihood.

Coconut is known as ‘’Nariyal’’ and is the fruit of the coconut tree which is used in making coconut milk and coconut milk, which has several health benefits. Coconut contains many antioxidants, anti-fungal and antibacterial elements, which are beneficial for your health. Coconut is also used in making coconut juice, which is naturally sweet and offers a boost of hydration during the summer season with several nutrients to the body. It is a member of the drupe family which is mostly found or available in tropical countries and is also the most popular fruit in the Asian-Pacific region.

History – The Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) first celebrated World Coconut Day on September 2, 2009, to spread awareness about the importance and several health benefits of coconuts worldwide. APCC is an organization, which encourages the development and growth of the coconut industry mainly in the Asia-Pacific region. Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) was introduced on September 2 in the year 1969 thus, World Coconut Day is celebrated on September 2 worldwide. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia Pacific (UN-ESCAP) allowed APCC to celebrate this International Day every year on September 2.  World Coconut Day is celebrated in many Indian states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Orissa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and many more.

Theme – The theme of World Coconut Day in the year 2024 is ‘’Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value’’ which highlights the importance of coconuts and also emphasizes the requirement for strong partnerships between industries, producers, and farmers for maximizing the value of coconuts.

Significance – Coconuts contain a good source of several nutrients which is beneficial for your health. The word ‘’coconut’’ comes from the Portuguese term ‘’coco’’ which means head or skull and the scientific meaning of coconut is Cocos nucifera that can reach a height of 82 feet. It is important to note that India, Indonesia, and the Philippines produce the most coconuts worldwide. Several products that are made up of coconut are coconut milk, coconut milk, coconut sweet, and many more that are also beneficial for your health.

Coconut contains a good source of potassium which helps in controlling blood pressure and prevents several severe diseases including heart diseases. It also has gallic acid, coumarin, and caffeic acid that are compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and helps to strengthen the immune system of the human body. Coconut also helps in controlling sugar levels in the blood which is also beneficial for heart health. You can celebrate this global day by making several varieties of dishes that are made up of coconuts for your friends and family members and spreading awareness about the health benefits and importance of coconuts across the world.