International Day of Friendship is the annual celebration across the world that is focused on celebrating the unique bond of friendship and appreciating the friends that we have. International Day of Friendship 2024 will be marked on July 30. It is important to note that the celebration of International Day of Friendship is different from the commemoration of Friendship Day - which falls on the first Sunday in the month of August. Friendship Day 2024 will be marked on August 4 and this celebration is sure to be a grand affair. As we prepare to celebrate International Day of Friendship 2024, here is everything you need to know about the observance, history of International Day of Friendship and why it is celebrated.

International Day of Friendship 2024 Date and History

International Day of Friendship 2024 falls on July 30. This annual commemoration has been an official celebration since 2011, when the General Assembly of the United Nations designated July 30 as the International Day of Friendship.

What Is the Theme for International Day of Friendship 2024?

Each year, the International Day of Friendship is observed with a unique theme to celebrate the spirit of friendship among different cultures and countries. The theme for International Day of Friendship 2024 is "Embracing Diversity, Fostering Unity."

International Day of Friendship Significance

The celebration of International Day of Friendship is an important worldwide observance. The United Nations invites all the Member States to observe the International Day of Friendship per the culture and customs of their local, national and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities. The annual commemoration of International Day of Friendship allows countries across the world to celebrate and promote the importance of friendship and friendly relationship globally.

The celebration of International Day of Friendship is usually full of special events, activities and initiatives that propagates the feeling of friendship and togetherness and promotes choosing love. It is focused on helping to shift and change the behaviors and values that are more focused on encouraging love and rejecting hatred and violence. We hope that the celebration of International Day of Friendship 2024 helps you do just that.

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