International Friendship Day – Facts, History, Wishes, Messages, and Quotes

The U.N. General Assembly specified the international Day of Friendship. On 1st August, we step back and get grateful for these relationships globally, as they raise and support happiness, peace, and unity.

The U.N. urges governments, communities, and other organizations to organize activities and events that celebrate our close friendships.

History of International Friendship Day

We live in a severe world. Between miscommunications, lack of trust, abuse, cultural discord, and discrimination, prioritizing love seemingly has less of a presence in the worldwide society.

The United Nations first introduced the International Day of Friendship in 2011; this special day runs beyond uniting people and creates bridges among countries, cultures, and even ideologies.

Relationships are more prominent than that, and the U.N. works to encourage togetherness and kindness every August.

Before the U.N. initiated its specification, the first World Friendship Day was suggested in 1958 by the World Friendship Crusade. This worldwide civil organization campaigns to promote friendly culture through friendship.

 International Friendship Day by the numbers

• 22% – the percentage of humans who live higher if they own a close friendship network.
• 2 – the average amount of best friends an adult possesses.
• 26% – the percent of people who get into conflict with their buddies over something uploaded online.
• Seven times – the possibility of a person being extra productive at work if their best friend works there.
• 1994 – the time when the favourite television show “Friends” first started.
• Two times – the probability of women with breast cancer dying if they don’t possess a group of friends.
• Nine months – the time at which children begin recognizing friendships.
• 36% – the percent of humans who quit a habit if their buddies leave it too.
• 57% – the percent of teens who get a best friend online.

How to Celebrate Friendship day 2021

●     Join a friend for dinner, lunch, or happy hour

Why not switch things up and prepare a relaxed outing with friends for Friendship day, to create new memories and share some giggles.

●     Visit a community cultural celebration.

It is an excellent opportunity to attend any events hosted there, meet amazing new souls, and discover about distinct cultures or lifestyles that already exist within the neighborhoods of your front door. 

●     Send a greeting card.

It’s a good idea to send a note to some of your friends on Friendship Day to let them know how valuable they are to you.

Four facts about Friendship day

1.   Being a better friend

Reflections are important for growth and developing a community that displays who you desire to be — this is an excellent time to consider those relationships that already exist in your life.

2.   New friends

Every friendship begins with a conversation — this is a perfect day to reconnect with old friends or uncover yourself to fresh bonds.

3.   Some countries have earlier/later celebrations.

While 30th July is the day chosen by the U.N. Some nations choose to have earlier/later celebrations in July, August, or April, such as India, South America, Bangladesh, and Malaysia.

4.   can celebrate

Learning to dispel hatred and allow humans with various backgrounds early is a perfect way to teach children how to accept others and appreciate them.

Why We Love Friendship Day

It’s a day assigned to inclusion, diversity, and appreciation.

The day aims to include and welcome others that may seem different from us.

We get to spend time with our loved ones.

Most of us connect with people every day, and we cannot consider a more reliable way to commune than to be around those we notice most frequently to observe this day.

There are both big and small ideas to celebrate your closeness.

Beyond sending cards, you can offer flowers or simply spend time with someone close to you. Time is all we have, and once it’s left, we nevermore catch it back.

Friendship Day Wishes and Messages

“I find myself extremely lucky to have a friend like you who is much more than a friend to me, who is my life…. Warm wishes on Friendship Day.”

“No matter how old we grow, no matter how much distance we have between us, you will always stay in my heart…. Wishing you a very Happy Friendship Day.”

“There is no distance in this world that can part our because we are strongly connected with our hearts and our friendship is eternal….. On the occasion of Friendship Day, let us raise a toast to the best relationship of our lives…. Love you dear!!!”

“I may have lots of friends but you are the only one who is closest to my heart and soul and I will always love you the most in this world….. Sending my love and warm wishes on Friendship Day to the most amazing friend I have.”

“You came into my life, you won my heart and you stayed….. This is the short and sweet story of our friendship which is out of this world….. Thanks for being such a good friend…. Warm wishes on Friendship Day.”

“Wishing a very Happy Friendship Day to my dearest, sweetest friend who has always surprised me with doing things that no one would ever do for me.”

“Let us celebrate the beautiful friendship that we share to make it a perfect Friendship Day, the day that gives us another reason to spend more time together.”

The more friends you have in life, the more enjoyable your life becomes. So, make more friends, take care of them and live a happy life. Wishing you a Happy Friendship Day!

Not many things in life make me happy. But you are an exception. Happy friendship day, my friend!

I am one of those lucky individuals who have gotten to experience the meaning of true friendship. Happy friendship day, buddy!

The more friends you have in life, the more enjoyable your life becomes. So, make more friends, take care of them and live a happy life. Wishing you a Happy Friendship Day!

No one needs to count material wealth when they have a friend like you. You are the most wonderful friend I could ever wish for. I wish you a very happy friendship day.

It’s hard to find someone who will stay with you in your hard times, someone who will help you rise up again after you fall. Fortunately for me, that person is you! You are a rare gem, my friend!

God has been so generous to me by giving me such a friend like you. So, for me, this friendship day is not only a day to celebrate our friendship but also a day to be thankful to God for the gift.

“Wishing a very Happy Friendship Day to you…. Never ever lose a friend because you will only realize his importance when you have lost him!!!”

The circle of friendship is a place of warmth and caring, where people come together for listening and sharing. A place of kindness and trust, a place of tears and laughter too. I’m glad to share that circle with a special.

Hugs and more hugs are sent to you my special friend wishing you much happiness.

If good memories were wishes, then all of our wishes would come true my friend.

Friendship Day Quotes

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which strengthens with the setting sun of life.  – La Fontaine

Friendship like ours doesn’t solve life challenges but because of our friendship, I know the challenges are not mine alone.  – C Sampson

99 Bible Verses remind us of great friendships in the Bible. The Bible Verses remind us of the blessing we have in the friendships around us.  – V. Ashiedu, Bible Verses on Friendship

There are times in our life when we realize how blessed we are from the friendships we have formed over the years, graduations and retirements often remind us of this.  – Kate Summers

Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joy, and dividing our grief.  – Joseph Addison

One of the very pleasant things about friendship is the ‘do you remember moments’.  – Faith Baldwin

On this Friendship Day keep in mind the power of your smile, it is the first step in making new friends. – Catherine Pulsifer

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.  – Ralph Waldo Emerson