Friendship Day or International Friendship Day or Friends Day is a day to celebrate Friendship. Friendship is a special relationship between people. Friendship is a relationship that helps to improve the quality of life and brings about positive changes in life. Every year International Friendship Day is celebrated worldwide on July 30 with varying dates for individual countries.
Happy Friendship Day 2024
Friendship ties one person to another. Only like-minded people can successfully form friendships. Friendships are usually formed between people of the same age, mindset, and temperament. It also helps to bring happiness and is based on mutual respect and love.
Friendship Day 2024 Date
Although July 30 is declared International Friendship Day, some countries in the world celebrate this day on different dates. Friendship Day is also celebrated on the first Sunday of August in India and Bangladesh, as well as many other countries, and this year it falls on August 6, 2024.
History of Friendship Day
It is difficult to say exactly what is the origin or cause of the declaration of Friends Day. However, the horrors, chaos, and violence of the First World War and the political and social conditions at that time created a lack of a friendly environment among people. As a result, many think that the idea of celebrating Friendship Day came to revive friendships.
It is said that, in 1935, the American government killed a person and the day was the first Saturday of August. A friend of the victim committed suicide the next day in protest of the incident. Since then, the American Congress decided to observe the first Sunday of August as Friends Day to honor the contribution of friends in various fields of life. Thus, Friendship Day soon became very popular and became International Friendship Day.
This special day of friendship has gained popularity across the world with Hallmark Cards.
On the 20th of July in 1958, Dr. Ramón Artemio Bracho, the founder of the "World Friendship Crusade," made the proposal at a dinner with friends in Puerto Pinasco, Paraguay (a riverside town about 200 miles north of Asuncion, Paraguay). That same night, the organization sent a proposal to the United Nations to celebrate the International Day of Friendship on July 30. About 53 years later, on 27 July 2011, the United Nations General Assembly finally designated July 30 as "International Friendship Day".
Celebrations of Friendship Day
Despite the declaration of International Friendship Day on July 30, there are some countries that have individual dates in different months. Let's discuss the celebrations of Friendship Day in different countries:
In February:
Finland, Estonia, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic, celebrate Friendship Day on February 14 with Valentine's Day. It is to serve as an alternative for those who are yet to find a romantic partner.
In April:
South Africa celebrates Friendship Day on 16 April.
In June:
In Ukraine, celebrations take place on 9 June.
In July:
In Pakistan, Friendship Day falls on 19 July every year while In Bolivia, the day is celebrated on 23 July.
In Paraguay, July 29 is a special date used for presenting gifts to close friends and family. Besides, Friendship Day celebrations usually take place in bars and nightclubs. A popular game named "The Game of the Invisible Friend" (Amigo Invisible) is considered a famous custom, in which small pieces of paper with the names of the members of a group are given to each member, and each of them secretly selects one another. On July 30, a gift is given to the person whose name was written on the paper. This custom is practiced not only in schools but also at workplaces in Asunción and other Paraguayan cities.
Peru has been celebrating "El dia del Amigo" on the first Saturday of July since 2009. The beer brand Pilsen Callao proposed the date with the objective to recognize true friendship and differentiate it from the celebration of Valentine's Day.
Friendship Day (or Friend's Day) in Argentina, Brazil, Spain, and Uruguay, is celebrated on July 20. It's a reason for friendly meet and greets with current and former friends.
In August:
In India and Bangladesh, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August each year. In the early 1990s, the celebration spread widely among teenagers and young adults under the influence of Bollywood movies. Friends tie friendship bands (ribbon bands) to each other to mark and celebrate friendship. College and university students often wear white t-shirts on that day and write each other's names or short friendship quotes on them to make the day memorable.
Friendship Day Significance
The significance and importance of friendship are beyond words. Friendship has no age limit; everyone can be a friend, from young to old. But the thing that must be there in friendship is 'love'. There must be a match of the soul with the soul. A true friend is one who always supports his/her friend in their time of need and stays by his side like a pillar. True friendship can change the course of one's life. If a teenage boy or girl befriends someone older than him, it plays a big role in expanding his knowledge base. Research from the World Happiness Database has shown that close friendships make people happier.
The significance of Friendship Day is to ensure friendship and peace among individuals, states, and cultures. In addition to this, it will create bridges between different nations. International Friendship Day was started for this purpose. From childhood to adulthood, Friends play a vital role in our daily lives. Most of the time in our lives is spent with friends. We can share everything with friends, which often we can't tell our family. So, we can say friends are another form of the family after parents and siblings.
How to celebrate International Friendship Day?
'Friendship' is a strong bond of soul. All is hidden in the word friend - where age is no barrier. If you cannot understand how to celebrate Friendship Day and how can you make this day special for your friends, we're here to help you make the day very special for your friend.
7 ways to celebrate Friendship Day-
- Hugs
A warm hug can create a magical moment with your friend on this day. Give your friend a long hug on this day to make him/her realize what he/she means to you. - Plan a Trip
In our busy lives, we often don't get the time to spend time together with friends. So, plan a short trip on this day and spend quality time with friends. - Gifts
Gifts are the best way to make the day special. There's hardly any person who doesn't want a present. Gifts can strengthen the bond of friendship. So, give him/her something special as a gift to make your friend feel special. - Get-together Party
Arranging a short get-together party is the best way to celebrate this day. Invite your old and new friends to the party and enjoy the day. - Sing a song for friend
You can make your friend feel really special by singing a friendship song for him/her. This will make your friend the happiest person in the world. - Spend Time Personally
If possible spend some time with them in person. Choose an activity that allows you to get to know each other. It can be different in each group of friends. Some may prefer a quiet time in a café, others may like to go to a party night, and some may enjoy watching a concert, game, or movie. Either way, this is a great opportunity to revive your friendship. - Having Dinner
You can treat them at restaurants or any special places. You can also cook their favorite food also and surprise them.
Gift Ideas for Friendship Day
Although there is no special day for friendship, a special day to enjoy your friendship like a festival is not bad. Tell your friend on Friendship Day itself through some beautiful gifts. But there are many who could not decide what to give as a gift, Don't worry, we have listed 12 types of gift ideas here, according to your choice and pocket, buy them today and gift them to your friends on Friendship Day.
1. Wristwatches
Be it a female friend or male friend, a wristwatch is one of the best gifts you can probably gift to your friend on Friendship Day.
2. Books
If your friend loves to read books give him/her a book of your choice or a book by his/her favorite author. If your friend likes to read poems, stories or novels, give him such books. If he/she likes to read thriller or horror story books, then gift those kinds of books.
3. Diary
Diary or notebook is also a great idea to gift on this day. If any of your friends love to write down their thoughts, or poems, then this diary is the ideal gift to give him/her on Friendship Day. Choose a beautiful diary that does not have any year, month, or date is written on it. Let your friend open up and write his thoughts and feelings.
4. Emoji Cushions
Gift your naughty, sweet friend a soft, fluffy emoji cushion. Add their most used words during chatting on WhatsApp or messenger, along with the cute emoji pillow full of mischief. When your friend returns home with a tired body, this cushion will be his/ her dearest friend.
5. Coffee or Tea Mug
If your friend is addicted to tea or coffee then you can give him/her a coffee mug. Print your good photo and emotional message on the mug.
6. Friendship Band
Friendship bands are very popular nowadays as a symbol of friendship
7. Photo Frames
You can gift a photo frame to a friend with various photos of old memories. If you have many memorable moments together, you can also give a photo album. You can also write a message under each photo or the moment the photo was taken.
8. Greetings card
Whatever you say, a greeting card for a friend feels different. If you can draw yourself, make a card yourself. Let it contain your message to a friend. If you can't make a card, you can buy it and give it as a gift.
9. Wireless Earbuds
Is your friend crazy about music? The wireless earbuds are perfect as a friendship day gift!
10. Friendship t-shirts
A pair of friendship t-shirts with short messages is also a great gift to give your friend. This will convey the mark of your friendship.
11. Plants
A gift should be exactly what a friend likes. If he is a plant lover then you can gift him a snake plant, blue daisy, alocasia, and other plants.
12. Roses
There are many gifts but roses are one of the most meaningful gifts. You can give Roses to your friends as it is symbolic, timeless, and versatile.
Friendship Day wishes for girl best friend
Friendship is a special relationship between people. Friendship is the only source of leaping at each other's happiness, standing by each other's sorrows, talking openly, laughing, and going crazy. So, send your friends these wishes and make them feel special:
- A bad joke of yours is enough to make me laugh! Please keep me happy like this always. Happy Friendship Day!
- A true friend is one who knows the melody of your heart. Even if you forget, he won't let you forget. I can proudly say that I have such one friend and it's you! Happy Friendship Day!
- When I lose faith in myself, the one who still believes in me is you! Happy Friendship Day!
- All the buildings of love are standing on the strong foundation of friendship! We together built that strong building! Happy Friendship Day!
- Undoubtedly we are best friends. If you fall, I will pull you up, but after my laughter stops! Happy Friendship Day!
Happy Friendship Day wishes for Bestie
Tell your friend in a small heartwarming message that you are always by his side, stay well my friend. Here are some of the best messages that you can send to your friends on Friendship Day:
- Every day spent with a friend like you is a friendship day for me! Happy Friendship Day!
- No one understands me like you! Take my heartiest love for being my friend! Happy Friendship Day!
- No one knows me better than you when and how to make me laugh! Happy Friendship Day!
- When I feel crazy, I call you! Tell me who will tolerate this torture except you! Happy Friendship Day!
- Now we do not meet! Now we both live in two different cities! But our minds are still one. So the distance does not matter at all! Happy Friendship Day!
- Greetings to the person who accepts a misfit like me as his best friend! Happy Friendship Day!
Happy Friendship Day wishes for best friend
Best Friend is another name for love, sympathy, and companionship. A best friend means losing oneself in each other's happiness; a friend means standing by each other's sorrows. One can open up with a best friend, have a laugh, and do the ultimate crazy thing. Here are some of the cute Friendship Day wishes for your best friend:
- I love you so much not because you are my best friend, because you are the priceless gift God has gifted to me. Happy Friendship Day!
- We both couldn't pair together, so what! Let our friendship pair be indestructible! Happy Friendship Day!
- No transaction, no asking, friendship is a relationship that requires at least two people to be together! And we're those two people.
- Humming songs together, keeping silent for 4 days with the tune of pride, sharing equal company in mischief, and being swept up in emotions together and neck-to-neck is called best friends.
- If I'm angry, break it! Be happy when I am happy! Cry with me when I'm sad, but don't ever forget me and leave me!
- I found my best friend in you! Because you feel free to criticize me! Please be like this my friend for the rest of my life!
Friendship Day status 2024
Friends are one of life's truly great things. Such deep friendships provide comfort in difficult times and put smile-in-your-face happiness in hard times. Here are a few some statuses you can post on social media to wish your friends:
- Friendship is not just a word! This is a relationship… that can be explained in a nutshell...I was, I am and forever will be! Happy Friendship Day!
- Do you know who the best couple on this earth is? Happiness and sadness! And those who can enjoy it together are true friends.
- When walking alone, the road seemed very long! Now walking with a friend, it seems, if the road is a little longer it won't be bad!
- Friendship has no criteria, so friendships with parents, siblings, or lovers are the first to be maintained.
- Being able to make friends is the ultimate gift! Blessings to have friends! The virtue of being able to keep friends! And being a friend is the biggest success!
Friendship Day SMS
You can let your friend know how much position he/she holds in your life, and how important he/she is in your life through these SMS:
- Friendship often ends with love! But friendship is never lost from love! Happy Friendship Day!
- If love is worn, then friendship is his wings! So Happy Friendship Day!
- Not all friendships turn into love. But love begins with friendship! Happy Friendship Day!
- Good times are better, bad times are easier when friends are around. Happy Friendship Day!
- Good people we will remember. Better than that will nest in the dream! But there is only one place for friends, the heart! Happy Friendship Day!
Friendship Day Captions
Friendship is a kind of relationship that transcends all barriers and is based on acceptance, love, and respect. If you are in dilemma about what to write in captions, then you will find these captions helpful for you:
- A friend is the one who knows everything about your life and loves you!
- Friendship is the most essential ingredient in the recipe of life!
- No one can choose one's family, but friends are the family one can choose.
- Keep those friends forever who hear your heart before you say it.
- A friend is one who loves you despite knowing all your faults.
Friendship Day Quotes 2024
Famous writers, poets, and others in between have been trying to put friendship into words for ages. Below are some of the great quotes through which you can remind your BFF how awesome they are:
"A friend is someone who makes it easy to believe in you." - Heidi Wills
"True friends are like diamonds—bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style." - Nicole Richie
"I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light." - Helen Keller
"A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails." - Donna Roberts
"How beautiful it is to find someone who asks for nothing but your company." - Brigitte Nicole
"One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
"Some people arrive and make such a beautiful impact on your life, you can barely remember what life was like without them." - Anna Taylor