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World Unani Day 2025 is celebrated on February 11, honoring the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan. 

• First Observed: It was first celebrated in 2017.  
• Why February 11? This date marks the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan (1868-1927), a renowned Unani physician, scholar, freedom fighter, and social reformer. 
• Theme: Innovations in Unani Medicine for Integrative Health Solutions – A Way Forward. 
• Objective: It aims to promote and highlight the significance of Unani medicine in public health and its role in holistic healing and wellness. 
• Significance: The day acknowledges raises awareness about the system’s potential in treating various ailments through natural remedies. It also encourages research, innovation, and the integration of Unani practices into modern healthcare systems. 
• Legacy of Hakim Ajmal Khan: He played a crucial role in modernizing and institutionalizing Unani medicine through the establishment of medical colleges, research centers, and organizations like the Jamia Millia Islamia University and Tibbia College. 
• Government Recognition: The Indian government formally recognized the day to promote Unani medicine and its role in the Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) system, aiming to preserve and expand its use in modern healthcare.