International Friendship Day 2024: The special occasion of International Friendship Day is celebrated across the world with great joy and enthusiasm. This occasion celebrates one of the most precious bonds of our lives that we share with our friends. The seven-letter word ‘Friends’ seems to be simple but becomes the means of our bare existence when our worlds fall apart. With billions of people in the world, choosing your friend circle is one of the most important tasks that we perform in our lives. Good friends are important in life as they celebrate good times with you and lend their support in tough times. 

When India Celebrates Friendship Day?

Friendship Day celebrates the life-long bond that we share with our friends. Friendship Day is usually celebrated on different dates in various countries. In India, it is celebrated in August while International Friendship Day is commemorated in July. International Friendship Day is usually celebrated on July 30 in various parts of the world, while India will celebrate it on August 4 this year. 

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International Friendship Day 2024: History & Significance

The initial suggestion for an International Friendship Day was made in Paraguay in 1958, which is when the occasion's history began. International Friendship Day was established by the UN on July 30 and has since been observed by numerous nations worldwide. However, India celebrates Friendship Day in the first week of August every year. Friendships ease and brighten our lives in the simplest ways. They are the ones we can think of as our second family since they never fail to support us, even in the most trying circumstances.

International Friendship Day Celebrations

The ideal occasion to honour our friendships and express our love and concern for our friends is International Friendship Day. To commemorate this day, you can go out with your friends, buy them sweet presents, write them notes, bake them a cake, dedicate a lovely song to them, or just tell them you love them, what counts are the gestures.

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