Father's Day 2018 has arrived and we cannot stop gushing over our plans of grand celebrations with our daddy dearest being the centre of our attention. Every year, the third Sunday of the month of June is celebrated as Father's Day and this year, the special day falls on June 17, 2018. A dad is a son's first hero and a daughter's first love and it is every child's duty to seek every opportunity and tell them how much you love and respect him. So, to mark this event, we have compiled some beautiful Father’s Day 2018 greetings and GIF images that you can use to wish your papa via Facebook, WhatsApp and SMSes and not to forget - a big hug in person!

Father’s Day is all about celebrating with your family and making your dad feel extra special. Because he deserves to be pampered this day! Father’s Day 2018 is a celebration to honour fathers, rejoicing fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in the society. Yes, you all are busy putting in your best to find a great gift or a perfect date to your daddy dearest and some meaningful words that will rightly express your sentiments.

Father’s Day is believed to have started after a woman named, Sonora Dodd from Washington who attended a Mother’s Day sermon at a church and wondered why people do not do the same for fathers who raised her along with her younger brothers alone. The 36th U.S. President, Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 designated third Sunday in June as the official day to celebrate Father’s Day. Gradually several other countries followed the same while others came up with different dates to honour dads. Remember when he whirled you high in the sky, pushed you on the swing when mom was too scared to let you embrace that risk?

While mom nurtured and protected, he held that tiny, little hand and took you out to brave the storm. Find some beautiful Father’s Day 2018 wishes and GIF images below:

GIF Image Reads: Thanks for acting like a kid when I was a kid, acting like a friend when I needed a friend, and acting like a parent when I needed one. You are the best man I know. Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Some people don't believe in heroes, but they haven't met my dad. Happy Father's Day

GIF Image Reads: Although time and distance may separate us, your guidance, advice, and love has stuck with me through it all. I would not be who I am today without you. Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day 2018 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: You are the pillar of strength and fountain of wisdom to me, my Dad. Happy Father's Day

GIF Image Reads: The older I get the more I realize how important it is to have a dad like you. You have provided stability in my life and the love and acceptance I needed. Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day Wishes (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: I could not get a better friend than you are to me. Happy Father's Day

GIF Image Reads: A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way. Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day Greetings (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: No matter how old I grow, I will always be your little girl. Happy Father's Day

Fathers have long been with all things that are crazy and frivolous. He is our all-time knight in shining armour and the one to give the very first ride on his back! Your small pecks on his cheek or a wild run into his arms lightens up all his stress and brightens his face. He is strict yet super cool, this Father’s Day make him special and thank him for being supportive. Our superhero forever!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 16, 2018 10:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).