Friendship Day 2024
Friendship is the only beautiful, flawless relationship in this world without selfishness and greed. In friendship there is no ego, no greed. I am your friend, the feeling that friendship is our property is the foundation of friendship. There is a day to celebrate such a beautiful relationship.
This day is known as Friendship Day.
Friends Day is celebrated on different days in different countries. So when is Friendship Day in India? What is the purpose of celebrating Friends Day, what is the historical background of this day? Here is the information about that.
When is Friendship Day?
Friends Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. This year Friendship Day is on 4th August.
Who started Friends Day
In the early 20th century, Hallmark cards and its creator, Joyce Hall, are said to have proposed the celebration of the day as a day to commemorate friendship. It has been referred to by some as International Friends Day.
History of Friendship Day
If we delve into the history of Friends Day, we will find many stories. From this it is difficult to know what is the true background of friendship celebration, but it is not a lie that this celebration is only a joy that enables us all to celebrate our beautiful friendship.
Friendship bands are said to have become popular in the 1980s. A massive protest takes place when Mayan Indians and farmers disappear in Gualemala. In such case these bands were used. It was also used in political rallies. The origins of these bands are attributed to the indigenous peoples of Central and South America. But its history is said to be in use in China from 481 to 221 BC. This friendship band is believed to strengthen friendships.
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According to another history, the concept of Friendship Day was first proposed in 1958 in Peru. Since then the day has gained global recognition and is said to have been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997.
In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared the International Day of Friendship. The United Nations has officially declared July 30 as International Friends Day. Since then some countries celebrate Friends Day on 30th July.
In 1935, the United States Congress designated the first Sunday in August as National Friendship Day, further emphasizing the importance of the bond of friendship. Thus Friends Day has a history. Also many countries started celebrating Friendship Day on different dates.
2024 Friendship Day theme
The theme of Friendship Day 2024 is to build friendship across borders. It means that friendship transcends the boundaries of country and language.
Significance of National Friends Day
Friends play a very important role in everyone’s life. Friends are willing to lay down their lives for us. Friendship is a beautiful relationship with us regardless of caste and religion without expecting any reward. This is a day to commemorate such a beautiful relationship. It is also a day to honor friendship. It is also a day to remember many beautiful friendships in the world including Krishna-Kuchela.
On this day you can celebrate by making friendship and giving gifts to your friends. Also, according to the current times, you can celebrate this day by having a party and a picnic with your friends.