Meaning of Cow Hug Day | Babel Free

Definitions

An annual event that actively encourages the show of love towards cows by hugging them.

India, uncountable

Examples

“The Animal Welfare Board of India, a body under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has urged the public to celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’ saying that the cow was the backbone of Indian culture.”

“A government body was forced to withdraw an appeal urging citizens to celebrate this Feb. 14 not as Valentine's Day, but as "Cow Hug Day," after widespread criticism.”

“The [Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry] Minister remarked, “On one hand, Valentine’s Day will be celebrated all over the world on February 14, while on the other hand, the Animal Welfare Society of India has provided an alternative for those who have concerns about Valentine’s Day. They can celebrate Cow Hug Day if they wish.””

CEFR level