World Dream Day

World Dream Day is a wonderful holiday dedicated to dreams and the visions we see in them. Many inventions that once seemed impossible—airplanes, space travel, skyscrapers—began as dreams. Every year on September 25, we celebrate a day that reminds us our dreams are bigger and stronger than fantasies, and with effort, they can become reality.

History

World Dream Day is one of the few holidays that encourages us to empower ourselves and dream big. On this day, people are inspired to break boundaries and work toward making their dreams come true. The holiday was founded at Columbia University in 2012 by educator Ozioma Egwuonwu.

Interesting Details

• World Dream Day was created to bring dreamers together to share ideas and promote progress.
• The founder explained that the holiday was meant to heal and inspire humanity, because so much in our world would not exist without dreamers.
• Dreams occur during REM sleep, but most are forgotten upon waking.
• Most dreams are in black and white, but dreaming can still make life richer and more colorful.

How to Take Part

Create a vision board or write out your wishes to celebrate World Dream Day. Share your dreams and goals on social media, encourage others to dream, and listen to your friends’ stories and ideas for inspiration.

When is World Dream Day in 2025?

World Dream Day is observed on September 25 each year.

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