- By Prerna Targhotra
- Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:33 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
International Friendship Day 2023: Friendships need no explanation or reasons to justify them. They are an eternal bond that we share with only some people who connect with our souls.We all are aware that Friendship Day is usually celebrated in August, but every year International Friendship Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the globe on July 30.
International Friendship Day 2023: History
The celebrations of International Friendship Day vary from country to country. While some countries celebrate it during the first week of August, in many other countries it is celebrated on July 30. The history of International Friendship Day dates back to 1958 when the first friendship day was proposed in Paraguay. The United Nations declared July 30 as International Friendship Day and has been celebrated since then in many countries across the world. Meanwhile, India celebrates Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August.

International Friendship Day 2023: Significance
Although we should celebrate our friendships and our friends every day, International Friendship Day signifies the importance of friendships in our lives. Can you imagine a day without speaking to your friend or not telling them about your life situations? Our life is devoid of happiness and joy without our loving friends. They make life easier, happy and merrier. They are the people we can call our second family as they are always there to stand by our side, despite the hardest situations. Such people should be celebrated every day and we should be grateful for the friends that we have and cherish our friendships.
International Friendship Day 2023: Theme
The theme for International Friendship Day 2023 is “Sharing the human spirit through friendship.” While the celebrations of International Friendship Day 2022 were centred around the same theme.
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International Friendship Day 2023: Celebrations
International Friendship Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate our friendships and let our friends know how much they are loved and cared for. You can celebrate this occasion by going out with your friends, surprising them with gifts, writing heartfelt letters to them, baking a cake for your friend, dedicating them a beautiful song or just saying I love you to them. It’s the gestures that matter.
