UN International Day of Friendship
About the UN International Day of Friendship
When is the International Day of Friendship Day? This holiday is always on July 30
The world is filled with too much hatred, too much fighting, and too much mistrust of others. The International Day of Friendship is certainly an opportunity to stop, and to reverse, these worldwide problems.
According to the United Nations, the official sponsor of this special day, the International Day of Friendship is a day set aside to promote friendship among peoples, cultures, and countries. Today is a time to encourage efforts toward peace and to build bridges among different people. It is a day of respect for others, and a day to celebrate diversity.
Undoubtedly, the world will be a better place when people, organizations, and countries are friendly with one another.
How to Participate in the International Day of Friendship
According to the United Nations, on this day people, groups, and governments should hold events and activities to promote mutual understanding and reconciliation.
On an individual level, use this day to promote friendship in big and small ways. You can begin by “extending an olive branch” to a sibling or a family member, a neighbor, or an old friend who we’ve had a falling out with. If we all try just a little the world will be a friendlier, more peaceful place.
Today's Quote
” There is nothing better than a friend unless it is a friend with chocolate.” – – Linda Grayson
History and Origin of International Day of Friendship
The origin of International Day of Friendship has roots as far back as 1919 in the United States. The country of Paraguay was the first to celebrate this day on a national level on July 30, 1958. Other countries with early celebrations include several countries in South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia. Different countries celebrated this day on varying dates in July, August, and April.
In 2011, the United Nations declared this an official international day, to be celebrated annually on July 30th.
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