It is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of the founder of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Henry Dunant, who was born on 8 May 1828.
Taariikhda la xuso ee loo aqoonsaday maalinta Laanqeyrta iyo Bisha Cas waa maalinta uu dhashay Henry Dunant, 8 May 1828.