World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 to raise awareness and educate people about the pandemic disease which is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

With the immune system weakened, patients of Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) become exposed to infections and diseases. Millions of people have died and millions are infected with HIV/ AIDS. A lot is being done and written about the disease but there are still many misconceptions and myths related to it. Hence, AIDS Day is observed.