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      • Celebrated on the first Sunday in August, this occasion acts as a reminder to acknowledge and show gratitude towards our friends. It fosters an understanding that friendships aren’t confined by geographical boundaries or cultural differences. In fact, it’s observed globally because it carries universal importance.
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  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. 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]

  4. Aug 1, 2015 · In 1930, Joyce Hall, a businessman who founded Hallmark cards introduced the concept of Friendship Day where people would celebrate a day with their friends and send each other cards. He chose August 2 as the date for the celebration.

  5. Jul 28, 2023 · What's the story. Time, distance, events, and emotions - there's absolutely nothing a real friend can't overcome to be with you in your thick and thin. And celebrating that, August 6 marks...

  6. Date: International Friendship Day is celebrated annually on July 30. However, countries like India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and United States mark Friendship Day on...

  7. Aug 6, 2023 · Dr. Ramon Artemio Bracho, while dining with friends in Puerto Pinasco, proposed the idea of a dedicated day for friendship. This thought led to the birth of the World Friendship Crusade,...

  8. In India, the day is marked on the first Sunday of August. Every year on the first Sunday of August, National Friendship Day is celebrated in India. This year it will be celebrated...