The United Nations General Assembly recognized International Day of Friendship in 2011.
New Delhi:
Friendship is one of the most sacred bonds in the lives of many people. A friend is someone who supports you and makes every journey enjoyable. To honor this bond, in India, the first Sunday of August is designated as Friendship Day every year. This year, it is falling on 7th August. No matter how daunting a task alone may seem, having a friend by your side can make it easier. Friendship knows no boundaries and teaches the art of caring and loving to anyone who values this relationship, from young to old.
history
Although Friendship Day is celebrated in India on the first Sunday of August, International Friendship Day is celebrated on 30th July all over the world.
The United Nations General Assembly recognized International Day of Friendship in 2011. The day aims to promote goodwill among nations, peoples, cultures and individuals as a means of bridging cultural divides and igniting peace initiatives. The resolution emphasizes the need to engage young people—the leaders of the future—in community activities that celebrate diversity and advance intercultural understanding.
Importance
The United Nations highlights that the world is grappling with issues and challenges such as violence, poverty and human rights abuses. These undermine the security, development, peace and social harmony among the world’s population. To overcome these challenges, friendship can serve as the simplest yet effective tool to protect and promote a shared sense of human solidarity.
Friendship can help build stronger bonds of trust between people and communities so that we can contribute to building a peaceful and secure future together. It also instills a passion for a better world where all are united for a great cause.
Celebration
You can celebrate Friendship Day with your close friends in many ways, such as watching a friendship movie together, participating in fun activities with them, sending gifts to your friends who are far away or sharing photo collages with them on social media or outside. Go to eat at your favorite restaurant. Apart from these things, you should also let your friend know how much you value them.
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