International Friendship Day - Best Wishes, Quotes, Dates, Meaning and Celebrations
| "Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." – Woodrow Wilson |
One of the best things about life is having friends, and we don't need a special day to celebrate that. We love our friends every day.
But every year on August 4 (or July 30, February 14, and other dates), people all over the world celebrate International Friendship Day/World Friendship Day. This is a great time for friends to show each other love and care. Today is a special day for all of their friends to celebrate their special bond and how it has made their lives better by bringing them so much love and joy.
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The Origins of the Frienship Day
But International Day of Friendship has been around for a lot longer than that. When Hallmark started this in 1919, the idea was that people would send cards to each other to celebrate their friendship. But the market had dried up by 1940, and it eventually went away for good.
The World Friendship Crusade was the first to suggest an international party. In 1958, Dr. Ramón Artemio Bracho and some friends started this group in Puerto Pinasco, Paraguay. They believed in the power of friendship and how important it was to build a peaceful society. Also that same year, they chose to have Friendship Week in Puerto Pinasco and other parts of Paraguay.
But (believe it or not!) Winnie the Pooh was named the world's Ambassador of Friendship at the United Nations in 1998. And in April 2011, the UN officially named July 30th as International Friendship Day, even though many countries celebrate it on August 1st.
The next year, they did it again, and this time, they ended on July 30, which they named Friendship Day. Celebrations of friendship grew and spread across the Americas and then the world. In 2011, the UN made November 1 an International Day of Friendship.
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International Friendship Day: Different Dates Around the World
In some places, like India and the US, Friend's Day is on the first Sunday in August, while in others, it's on Wednesday, July 20.
Valentine's Day and Friendship Day are both on February 14, which is also Friendship Day in Finland and Estonia.
Interestingly, February 14 is Friendship Day in a number of countries, such as Mexico and Ecuador. Singaporeans celebrate Friendship Day every April 3rd week.
International Friendship Day: Meanings
The declaration for International Friendship Day says that everyone should "celebrate this day in a way that is appropriate for their local, national, and regional communities, taking into account their culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs, including through educational and public awareness-raising activities."
Friendship is a power that can reach people from all over the world and all kinds of cultures. International Day of Friendship is all about encouraging people to be kind and get along with each other.
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How To Celebrate International Day of Friendship
For International Friendship Day, there are no hard and fast rules. Every friendship is beautiful because it's different from the last one, no matter how long they've been together or how new they are. Here are some ideas for how to celebrate International Day of Friendship:
Do Nice Things for People: Do something nice for your friends to make them smile. This could be anything from getting coffee together to texting someone you haven't talked to in a while. Today, do nice things for other people that will make them smile.
Make a New Friend: Make new friends to celebrate International Friendship Day! So many ways exist to make new connections today. Networking with like-minded people is easier than ever thanks to the Internet. Attend a local community event or join a forum or website to meet new people.
Attend a Cultural Event: Celebrate International Friendship Day at a local cultural event. You should visit your local community center now if you haven't already! The schedule lists events hosted here. Meet new people and learn about unfamiliar lifestyles and cultures.
Host an Event for Friends: Invite your friends over and cook a nice meal. Good food and drinks with friends are the best, right? Going out of your way to cook a nice meal for friends is sure to be appreciated. Why not send a greeting card to your distant friends, thanking them for their friendship and letting them know you care?
Show Appreciation to a Friend: International Friendship Day—grab your phone, bike, or PlayStation for old times sake! International friends celebrate each other and remind you why they're your best friend on this day. International Friendship Day can be celebrated by sending a card, text, Facebook collage, or visiting in person.
Celebrate International Day of Friendship at School: Write essays about why your friends are the best and what they mean to you. Art, poetry, and other mediums can help kids understand friendship.
Enjoy/Share Some Favorite Friendship Quotes/Wishes: Consider some of the things these famous people have to say about friendship
International Friendship Day: Best Wishes and Messages
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| Best Wishes and Messages for International Friendship Day |
The celebrations are pretty much the same no matter where they happen. Friends get together to have fun. They could eat out or at home. Book, flower, and simple jewelry like a friendship band (a bracelet) are the little things they give each other. Online, some people send cards and notes to each other. There is only one goal for the celebration, and that is to remember how important friends are and how powerful they can be.
"Happy Friendship Day! Your friendship is a treasure I cherish every day."
"To my best friend, thank you for all the joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories."
"Friends like you are rare and precious. Wishing you a fantastic Friendship Day!"
"You make the world a brighter place just by being in it. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Cheers to the friends who become family. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Friendship isn't about whom you have known the longest; it's about who came and never left. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Thank you for always being there for me, through thick and thin. Happy Friendship Day!"
"May our friendship continue to grow stronger with each passing day. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Here's to many more years of laughter, adventures, and endless support. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Your friendship is a gift that I treasure every day. Happy Friendship Day!"
"To the friend who knows me inside out and still loves me. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Thank you for being my confidant, my rock, and my biggest supporter. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Friendship is the sweetest form of love. Thank you for being my friend. Happy Friendship Day!"
"A true friend is the greatest of all blessings. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and cherished moments. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Your friendship is a ray of sunshine on the cloudiest days. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. Happy Friendship Day to my chosen family!"
"Thank you for making every day a little brighter with your presence. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Here's to the friends who make every moment count. Happy Friendship Day!"
"You are the friend who makes my life complete. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Friendship is the thread that ties our hearts together. Happy Friendship Day!"
"To my partner in crime, my confidant, and my forever friend. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Thank you for the endless support and love. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Wishing you all the happiness and joy this Friendship Day. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Your friendship is a blessing that I am grateful for every day. Happy Friendship Day!"
International Friendship Day 2024: Best Quotes
"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." – Woodrow Wilson
"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." – Walter Winchell
"True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils." – Baltasar Gracián
"A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same." – Elbert Hubbard
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'" – C.S. Lewis
"A friend is what the heart needs all the time." – Henry Van Dyke
"A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world." – Leo Buscaglia
"Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world." – John Evelyn
"A true friend is someone who is there for you when they’d rather be anywhere else." – Len Wein
"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." – Woodrow Wilson
"A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself." – Jim Morrison
"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are." – Unknown
"Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief." – Marcus Tullius Cicero
"Friends are the siblings God never gave us." – Mencius
"A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be." – Douglas Pagels
"There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family." – Unknown
"A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have." – Irish Proverb
"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." – Edna Buchanan
"A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down." – Arnold H. Glasow
"The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it." – Hubert H. Humphrey
"A friend is what the heart needs all the time." – Henry Van Dyke
"A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world." – Leo Buscaglia
"Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world." – John Evelyn
"A true friend is someone who is there for you when they’d rather be anywhere else." – Len Wein
"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." – Woodrow Wilson
In Conclusion
Around the world, social media is becoming more and more popular. As a result, more people are celebrating World Friendship Day and International Day of Friendship online and through community events that aim to bring people from different backgrounds together.
Today more than any other day is the chance to show all of your best friends, near and far, how much you care about and value them. You can do something fun with old friends, new friends, and even friends you see every day of the week to honor what friendship means to you.
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