Friendship Day 2019 will be celebrated in India on August 4. On this day, people meet their friends to celebrate their friendship. They shower each other with gifts, greet them and thank them for being a part of their lives. While, International Day of Friendship is observed on July 30 across countries, in India, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. This year, Friendship Day falls on August 4 in India. World Friendship Day is recognised by the United Nations and is being observed since 1958. Meanwhile, many countries including India, Bangladesh, and Malaysia mark the observance in August. Countries like Mexico, Pakistan, Spain etc have their own dates to celebrate Friendship Day. Friendship Day 2019 Gift Ideas Under Rs 500: Exciting Presents to Make Your Friend Feel Special Without Breaking Your Bank.

Friendship Day as an observance was initiated by the greetings cards industry following the widespread use of the internet and the subsequent social media use. In 1997, the United Nation named Winnie-the Pooh as the world's Ambassador of friendship making the day even popular. Over the years, the day has been popularised by the popular culture. Today, it is a day meant for friends, where people try and take time out of their busy schedule and spend time with their closed ones. The day is marked with various events and programs in different cities of the country. While you can express your love and care towards your friend any day, dedicating the day for them would make them feel special. International Friendship Day Wishes: WhatsApp Stickers, BFF Quotes, GIF Images, SMS Messages to Send Greetings on World Friendship Day 2019.

Good friends are hard to find and hence it is important to treasure the caring ones in your life. They are the family without blood relation on whom you can fall back on, whatever be the situation. This friendship day, we hope your friendship grows stronger and flourishes in a beautiful way.

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