The #NoBraDay is an annual event observed and celebrated on October 13. It is considered one of the top trends on popular social media platforms in Nigeria.
The #NoBraDay is currently Number One on Twitter trends at the time of filing this report.
In this article, Quest Times takes a look at the real reason women celebrate #NoBraDay.
The origin
No Bra Day is an annual celebration scheduled for every October 13.
Prior to now, the #NoBraDay was celebrated on July 9, 2011. After three years, it was moved to October 13.
Originally, the first celebration of #NoBraDay was traced to October 19, 2011, as a medical event named BRA (Breast Reconstruction Awareness) Day.
Why do women celebrate ‘No Bra Day’?
The month of October is one of the special and significant months for women because it is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month when organisations with breast-related missions lead campaigns and events to promote a cause.
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The essence of this global event is to educate women about their choice for reconstruction when undergoing a mastectomy (a surgical operation to remove a breast).
How to celebrate ‘No Bra Day?
NoBraDay is trending all thanks to social media, just as anything can easily go viral within a space of time. To celebrate the day, women are encouraged to post pictures of themselves with no bra on social media platforms using the #NoBraDay.
Misconceptions about the #NoBraDay
Some people see the celebration as being too erotic because according to them, it encourages women to expose their bodies. While others see the #NoBraDay as belittling a serious condition (breast cancer).