Friendship Day 2024: Date, Origin, Celebration And Wishes
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Friendship Day 2024: It's time to embrace the spirit of friendship, give our friends our sincere gratitude, and let them know how much they mean to us.
India observes Friendship Day on the first Sunday in August each year as a way to honour the bond between friends. This year, it falls on August 4. No matter how difficult a task may appear alone, having a friend by your side might make it easier. Friendship knows no borders and teaches the art of caring and loving to anyone who loves this connection, young or old.
Friendship Day acts as a gentle reminder to cherish the connections that, in so many ways, lessens our burden. It's time to embrace the spirit of friendship, give our friends our sincere gratitude, and let them know how much they mean to us.
The idea of the Day of Friendship gained its origin in the United States in the 1950s by Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards. The date of the celebration was not specified, but the idea spread across borders almost immediately. The first Sunday in August became the customary and culturally appropriate date for Friendship Day celebrations in India. It facilitates social connections and celebrations by allowing people to enjoy the occasion with greater leisure and excitement.
