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Friendship Day 2024: Friendship is one of the most precious bonds of life. This relationship is not of blood but it is always there. The seven letter word ‘Friends’ may be very simple but when we are in trouble, friends are with us. Although there is no need for any special day to celebrate friendship. Then to make this day more special, Friendship Day is celebrated every year. Generally, International Friendship Day is celebrated on 30th July in different parts of the world, whereas in India it is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. On this day, everyone enjoys with their friends. This year, Friendship Day will be celebrated on 4th August in India.
The reason behind celebrating friendship day
The main reason behind celebrating Friendship Day is to understand the importance of friendship. Since this special day is dedicated to friendship, it is celebrated to keep the spirit of friendship alive. On this day, everyone enjoys with their special friends. Some go on a drive with their friends, while others party.
When did Friendship Day start
It is said that the celebration of Friendship Day started from Paraguay. It was here that the proposal to celebrate International Friendship Day was first presented in 1958. Later, the United Nations announced to celebrate International Friendship Day on 30 July. However, many countries like America, India, Bangladesh celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August.
Why is Friendship Day celebrated only on Sunday?
It is said that in 1935, a person was murdered in America on the first Sunday of August. The person who was murdered had a close friend, when he came to know about this incident, he also committed suicide in despair. Seeing such affection between friends at that time, the American government decided to celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August. After this, Friendship Day started being celebrated on the first Sunday of August in other countries including India.
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Tag: friendship day, lifestyle
first published : July 31, 2024, 12:11 IST
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