Friendship Day 2024 on July 30 or August 4? Here is history, images, wishes & quotes to celebrate friendship
Friendship Day is an occasion to celebrate the bonds we share with our friends. The date for this celebration varies worldwide, with it being observed on July 30 as recognized by the United Nations and on the first Sunday of August in countries like India. Proposed by Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards, as a day to appreciate friendships, the day has evolved with different dates and customs across the globe. The UN’s recognition promotes peace and solidarity through friendship, while the sentiment behind the day remains globally universal—honoring friends who offer unwavering support and love.
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Joyce Hall first proposed Friendship Day to honor and celebrate friendships, envisioning it as a day for people to express their appreciation for their friends. The idea resonated widely and evolved over time, leading to its adoption on different dates worldwide. In 2011, the United Nations recognized July 30 as the International Day of Friendship. The UN General Assembly proclaimed this day believing that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
«The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities,» the UN stated.
