♦ World Purple Day is observed every year on March 26 to raise awareness about epilepsy, a neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide.

♦ This global movement was founded in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a Canadian girl who wanted to educate people about epilepsy and reduce the stigma surrounding it.

♦ Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are sudden and temporary disturbances in brain activity.