International Friendships Day 2024: History, date, significance
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International Friendship Day
International Friendship Day is a global celebration dedicated to honoring the value of friendship and promoting bonds of camaraderie across cultures and nations.
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Date
The United Nations has officially designated July 30th as International Friendship Day.
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Origin
The concept of International Friendship Day was first proposed by the World Friendship Crusade in 1958 to promote international peace and understanding of the value of friendship.
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UN Recognition
The United Nations formally recognized International Friendship Day as a day to encourage intercultural dialogue and to foster the values of peace and friendship around the world.
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Historical Background
The notion of celebrating friendship has deeper historical roots, with various cultures and societies throughout history recognizing and celebrating friendships in different ways.
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Promoting Peace
International Friendship Day emphasizes the role of friendship in fostering peace and understanding between people of different backgrounds, cultures, and nations.