International Day of the Arabian Leopard2026 · Date · History · Messages
A/RES/77/295
About International Day of the Arabian Leopard
International Day of the Arabian Leopard is observed on 10 February. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day through resolution A/RES/77/295 in June 2023 to raise awareness of the critically endangered Arabian leopard and encourage conservation cooperation.
The observance focuses on species recovery, habitat conservation, regional cooperation and public awareness. UNEP is specifically invited by the establishing resolution to facilitate observance of the day.
Why International Day of the Arabian Leopard matters
The Arabian leopard is a flagship for conservation in the Arabian Peninsula, but protecting one species also depends on habitat, prey, connectivity, research, enforcement, local participation and long-term ecosystem management.
Responsible observance should avoid turning a critically endangered animal into a decorative symbol without conservation context. Activities are strongest when they connect public interest with credible species and habitat work.
History of International Day of the Arabian Leopard
The Royal Commission for AlUla launched Arabian Leopard Day on 10 February 2022, with regional awareness activity focused on preventing the subspecies’ extinction.
Saudi Arabia introduced draft resolution A/77/L.71 in the General Assembly on behalf of a group of regional co-sponsors. On 12 June 2023, the Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/77/295 and proclaimed 10 February as the International Day of the Arabian Leopard.
UNEP documented the first UN commemoration following the proclamation in 2024, while conservation organizations and regional partners marked the annual date on 10 February.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Arabian Leopard Day
The Royal Commission for AlUla launched Arabian Leopard Day on 10 February 2022. The UN General Assembly later proclaimed an International Day of the Arabian Leopard on the same annual date in 2023.
Saudi Arabia, introducing the draft on behalf of regional co-sponsors
UN meetings coverage records Saudi Arabia introducing draft A/77/L.71 on behalf of Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Yemen; the draft itself records a broader sponsor list.
United Nations General Assembly
UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/77/295
First documented observance
UNEP identifies its 2024 event as the first commemoration after the UN proclamation, and RCU’s 2024 International Day campaign marks the annual date of 10 February.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The establishing resolution specifically invites UNEP to facilitate observance of the International Day.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
3 fields not established in reviewed sources
Predecessor and precursor observances
Earlier or merged observances are kept separate from former names and later institutional actions.
How to Observe International Day of the Arabian Leopard
Use IUCN, government or recognized conservation sources to map the Arabian leopard’s historical and remaining range without publishing sensitive location data that could create risk for wildlife.
Compare the roles of habitat protection, prey recovery, anti-poaching work, captive breeding and potential reintroduction rather than presenting any single intervention as sufficient.
Study how cross-border conservation cooperation can help species whose ecological ranges do not follow political boundaries.
Support accredited conservation education or habitat work and verify organizations before donating, especially when campaigns use charismatic wildlife imagery.
International Day of the Arabian Leopard Facts
In the entry for International Day of the Arabian Leopard, International Day of the Arabian Leopard is observed on 10 February.
The UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/77/295 on 12 June 2023.
Saudi Arabia introduced the draft resolution on behalf of regional co-sponsors.
UNEP is invited by the resolution to facilitate observance of the day.
An earlier Arabian Leopard Day was first launched by the Royal Commission for AlUla on 10 February 2022.
International Day of the Arabian Leopard Messages
May International Day of the Arabian Leopard inspire curiosity about the living world and thoughtful action to protect it.
Celebrate International Day of the Arabian Leopard by learning from credible conservation sources and choosing one practical way to reduce harm or support protection.
Wishing everyone marking International Day of the Arabian Leopard a day of discovery, respect for nature and care that continues beyond today.
On International Day of the Arabian Leopard, may appreciation for the natural world lead to informed stewardship and practical care for the places and species around us.
Topic and context
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Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
United Nations Digital Library — A/RES/77/295 (opens in a new tab)
United Nations Meetings Coverage — Saudi-led introduction and UNEP facilitation (opens in a new tab)
Royal Commission for AlUla — 2024 International Day campaign (opens in a new tab)
Royal Commission for AlUla — inaugural Arabian Leopard Day in 2022 (opens in a new tab)
UNEP — First commemoration of the International Day of the Arabian Leopard (opens in a new tab)
United Nations — International Day of the Arabian Leopard (opens in a new tab)
United Nations — International Day of the Arabian Leopard (opens in a new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
When is International Day of the Arabian Leopard?
10 February The documented recurrence rule is: 10 February.
Does International Day of the Arabian Leopard fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is International Day of the Arabian Leopard an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: United Nations / international observance. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes International Day of the Arabian Leopard?
The reviewed sources identify United Nations General Assembly as the proclaiming or establishing body. The proposer or originator is recorded separately as Saudi Arabia, introducing the draft on behalf of regional co-sponsors. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Is International Day of the Arabian Leopard international or country-specific?
The documented scope is international or global: United Nations / international observance. That does not mean every country treats the date as a public holiday or observes it in the same way.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-07.
When did the UN establish International Day of the Arabian Leopard?
The General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/77/295 on 12 June 2023 and proclaimed 10 February as the annual International Day.
Who facilitates the UN observance?
The establishing resolution specifically invites the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to facilitate the observance.
Was there an Arabian Leopard Day before the UN International Day?
Yes. The Royal Commission for AlUla states that Arabian Leopard Day was first launched on 10 February 2022. The UN later proclaimed an International Day on the same annual date in 2023.
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