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  2. 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]

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

  4. Friendship Day was first proposed in Paraguay in 1958 as International Friendship Day and this year it was celebrated on July 30. The day is known to have first originated from Hallmark cards, by...

  5. 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.

  6. Jul 28, 2023 · Back in 2011, the folks at the UN had designated July 30 as International Friendship Day to celebrate the friendship and ties between countries, communities, and cultures.

  7. Aug 4, 2024 · While International Friendship Day was envisioned to bring about unity among people around the globe, the Indian one focuses on personal relationships and social activities....

  8. 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...