Wish all my friends a very Happy Friendship Day.
Dear all, Grateful for the cherished memories and the bonds we've created throughout the years. Each one of you holds a special place in my heart, and I'm lucky to have such wonderful friends in my life. May our camaraderie continue to grow stronger, and may we always be there for each other through thick and thin. Let's cherish the laughter, support, and love that define our friendship.
Friendship Day is observed on various dates in different parts of the world. Here are some of the dates and their history:
1. First Sunday of August: In many countries, including India, United States, and Argentina, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. As mentioned earlier, the modern observance of Friendship Day is often credited to Dr. Ramon Artemio Bracho, a Paraguayan psychologist, who introduced the concept of International Friendship Day in 1958. The first Sunday of August became a popular choice for celebrating Friendship Day as it provided a convenient and fixed date for the celebration.
2. July 30: In many South American countries, such as Uruguay and Paraguay, Friendship Day is observed on July 30. This date has its roots in the original proposal by the United Nations to celebrate International Friendship Day on July 30, 1958. Although the UN's official recognition didn't gain widespread popularity, some countries in South America continued to observe Friendship Day on this date.
3. July 20: In Argentina, Friendship Day is also celebrated on July 20. This date was chosen to commemorate the first Moon landing in 1969 when Argentina's radio DJ, Enrique Ernesto Febbraro, sent letters to over 4,000 people worldwide to promote the idea of celebrating Friendship Day. He received responses from 700 people, and July 20 was chosen as the date to honor friendship and human bonds.
4. April 8: In the United Nations' designated International Friendship Day, April 8 is observed. This date was proposed in 2011 by the World Friendship Crusade, an international organization that aims to foster friendship and peace among people from different cultures. They chose April 8 as it marks the day when the organization was founded in 1958.
5. February 14: In some countries, including Finland, Estonia, and Brazil, Friendship Day is celebrated on February 14, which coincides with Valentine's Day. While Valentine's Day traditionally focuses on romantic love, these countries also use the occasion to celebrate friendship and the love between friends.
It's important to note that Friendship Day is celebrated differently in various cultures and regions, and the dates may vary due to local customs and preferences. The history of Friendship Day being observed on specific dates is often linked to the efforts of individuals, organizations, and historical events that promoted the idea of celebrating friendship and the importance of friends in our lives.
Cheers to the countless adventures yet to come! Happy Friendship day to us.☺️
Happy friendship day.
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