Movember, a movement under which, men grow moustaches for a month to raise awareness about several health issues | Photo Credit: Instagram

Even though beards and moustaches are trending and are totally in vogue nowadays, November gives more meaning to this grooming option. November is no-shave month around the world and is celebrated as Movember, a movement under which, men grow moustaches for a month to raise awareness about issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health.

It all started in 2007 in Melbourne, Australia, when a group of friends decided not to shave the entire November. Next year onwards, they started collecting funds to raise awareness about prostate cancer. But by 2012, Movember gained a lot of momentum and had become an annual event with more than 21 countries taking part in it. Today, it is a global campaign with people from all walks of life supporting it, including celebrities.

Let’s not forget about the main reason behind #movember ! Men’s health is such an important thing that is sadly often overlooked pic.twitter.com/snZgsQZGcI — Ana Santoyo (@innovativeana) November 1, 2017

How does it work?

People have to start on November 1 with a clean shaven face.

Then, they have to grow the moustache for the whole month. However, it should not become a beard.

Go for the various Movember events and parties being organised in your city to show your support and contribute to the charity.

Over the years, Movember has become much more than just a method of health awareness, It has transformed into a strong community of men wanting to do something.

Here's my handy guide on choosing the right moustache for #Movember pic.twitter.com/Z2ysXJAhWB — Rob Dicken (@1970RobD) November 1, 2017

Even if you have missed the Novemeber 1 deadline, here is some celebrity inspiration for you id you wish to show your support by sporting a moustache.

A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) on Sep 27, 2015 at 12:23am PDT

A post shared by Arjun Kapoor (@arjunkapoor) on Oct 30, 2017 at 10:33pm PDT

A post shared by Anil Kapoor Film Company (@anilkapoorfilmcompany) on Mar 11, 2015 at 4:58am PDT

A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Aug 16, 2016 at 8:58pm PDT

Have you made your pick?