In Sarajevo, a race was held and blue balloons were released in support of people with autism

Today, World Autism Awareness Day was marked in Sarajevo by releasing 100 blue balloons into the air from Baščaršija and a peaceful walk. The action was organized by students, parents, and employees of the "Mjedenica" Institute, while a race was held in Velika aleja in support of autistic individuals, writes Patria.

The aim of the actions is to draw society's attention to the needs and possibilities of children and adults on the autism spectrum and to express support for this population worldwide.

Informational material was distributed to citizens. The exact number of children and individuals on the autism spectrum in BiH is not known, but it is increasing.

To highlight the importance of autism awareness, Vijećnica in Sarajevo, the waterfalls in Jajce, the Old Bridge in Mostar, and for the first time, Kastel Fortress in Banja Luka, will be illuminated with blue light tonight.