🗓️ Friendship Day 2025

Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Observed on: First Sunday of August (every year in India, USA, and several other countries)

🧭 History & Origin

Friendship Day was first proposed in 1930 by Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards in the USA, to promote the idea of a day dedicated to celebrating friends.

The United Nations declared July 30 as International Friendship Day, but in countries like India, it's celebrated on the first Sunday of August.

The idea gained popularity in South Asia, especially in India, due to movies, TV shows, and pop culture influence.

💖 Significance

A day to express gratitude, love, and appreciation for friends.

Reminds us of the emotional support and happiness that true friendships bring.

Encourages values of trust, loyalty, and companionship.

🎉 How It’s Celebrated in India

Friendship Bands: Tied on wrists as a symbol of loyalty and affection.

Social Media Posts: People share pictures, reels, and stories with their friends.

Gifts & Cards: Small thoughtful presents are exchanged among close friends.

School & College Celebrations: Students often organize parties, games, and informal gatherings.

Phone Calls/Video Chats: Long-distance friends reconnect virtually.

✍️ Messages & Quotes

"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you."

"Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest, it’s about who walked in and never left your side."

🌐 Global Variations

International Friendship Day: Celebrated on July 30 in countries like Argentina, Brazil, and by the United Nations.

Paraguay is believed to be the first country to officially celebrate Friendship Day (1958).