World Laughter Day was a concept that has been initiated to bond global brotherhood and friendship through laughter. It was the brainchild of Dr. Madan Kataria who is also the founder of Laughter Yoga Movement which embraces worldwide yoga clubs and movements. It is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year but the first celebration was on January 10th 1998 in Mumbai, India under the leadership of Dr. Madan Kataria.