ISLAMABAD: Purple Day was observed across the world on Sunday to raise awareness about epilepsy. This day is also known as ‘Purple Day’ as people are encouraged to wear the colour purple to increase awareness of epilepsy. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), nearly 50 million people live with epilepsy worldwide. Epilepsy is a confusing condition, especially for children, which is why awareness and knowledge are so important. The main features of this day included public awareness campaigns highlighting the causes and ways to tackle the disorder.