What is Purple Day?
[[File:Congresso_Nacional_-_Purple_Day.jpg|thumb|Brazil's [[Congresso Nacional]] lit up in purple for Purple Day]] '''Purple day''' is an event that occurs on March 26. It is celebrated by several organizations around the world. The idea is to raise awareness of [[epilepsy]]. Many people do not know what epilepsy is, or they have wrong ideas about the condition. Epilepsy is a common condition, yet many people who suffer from it are [[w:stigma|stigmatized]]. The organizers also want to reduce the stigma associated with the disease. {{Stub}} [[Category:March observances]]