No Smoking Day is commemorated on the second Wednesday of March each year.
The special health day seeks to raise awareness on the risks involved with the habit of smoking tobacco-based products and aims to help smokers break the habit.
According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco kills over 8 million people a year.
The first No Smoking Day was observed in 1984 on Ash Wednesday in the United Kingdom.
People trying to quit smoking may experience withdrawal symptoms in the first few days. To cope with cravings, you may like to go for a quick walk or chew on gum, hard candy or crunchy, according to WebMD. Additionally, you should avoid triggers like caffeine and alcohol that may make you want to smoke . Take deep breaths and alter your routine for times when you would usually go for a smoke.