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  1. History. Friendship Day was first proposed in Paraguay in 1958 by Joyce Hall. It was a holiday involving the celebration of friendships through a global holiday. The original date of celebration was 2 August, though it has since been moved to 7 August due to de-synchronisation in the United States. [2]

  2. Friendship Day 2024: Friendship Day is celebrated in India on the first Sunday of August. Know its history, significance, how to celebrate, and more.

  3. Aug 6, 2023 · The inception of Friendship Day dates back to 1958 in Paraguay. Dr. Ramon Artemio Bracho, while dining with friends in Puerto Pinasco, proposed the idea of a dedicated day for friendship.

  4. The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace...

  5. In India, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month of August. This year, Friendship Day falls on August 7. Significance: On this day, people wish the best and happiness for...

  6. An International Friendship Day was first proposed on July 30, 1958 by the World Friendship Crusade, an international civil organisation that campaigns to foster peaceful culture through...

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  8. Aug 5, 2023 · Friendship Day 2023: July 30 is commemorated as the UN's official International Friendship Day but in India, Bangladesh and several other countries, it is celebrated on the first Sunday of August.