Man shaving moustache with razor after movember. Movember is an annual event that takes place in November, focusing on raising awareness about men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The name “Movember” is a combination of “mustache” and “November,” highlighting the symbolic gesture of men growing mustaches during this month.

The movement began in Australia in 2003 when a group of friends decided to grow mustaches to spark conversations about men’s health and support a colleague who was battling prostate cancer. Since then, Movember has grown into a global phenomenon, engaging millions of people worldwide.

Men participating in Movember start the month clean-shaven and then grow and groom their mustaches throughout November. The mustache becomes a symbol to initiate discussions about health issues that often go undiscussed or overlooked among men.

Throughout the month, Movember events, campaigns, and social media activities create a platform for education, engagement, and fundraising, spreading the message that taking care of men’s health is crucial and that simple actions can make a significant difference.