Towel Day

Choose a towel and tie it around your neck as a sign of solidarity with fans of writer Douglas Adams when they celebrate Towel Day on May 25. This science fiction author has many admirers worldwide, so take the time on this day to appreciate his works.

History

The creator of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” died suddenly before reaching his 50th birthday in 2001 from a heart attack. The unusual name for the holiday in his memory comes from one of his works, where he claimed that a towel is indispensable when traveling through intergalactic space. People lie on towels on the beach, use them to warm themselves on cold nights, and as a bed under a starry sky.

Interesting Facts

Cultural literary traditions that turn into holidays are not forgotten.

1. An astronomical object in our galaxy, discovered in 2001, was named after Douglas Adams.
2. Douglas Adams was an active conservationist and fought for the preservation of endangered species. He organized and participated in several activities to support eco-defense movements. In 1994, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in a rhinoceros costume to raise awareness for rhinos, which face extinction due to poaching for their horns.
3. Fans often reread his books and visit thematic websites dedicated to his work, where they can find useful and interesting information about each book, as well as the popular TV series based on his stories.

The writer instructed his readers never to leave the house without a towel. Pay tribute to the wit and brilliant rhetoric of this talented science fiction writer by draping a towel over your shoulders before stepping outside.

When is Towel Day in 2025?

Towel Day is observed on May 25 each year.

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