August 7 Friendship Day – First Sunday in August observed annually. Friendship Day is an international holiday celebrating friendship. It occurs on different dates in various countries. In the United States it is observed on the first Sunday of August. Friendship day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919.
According to the Friendship Day declaration, we are invited to “observe this day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with the culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs of their local, national and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities.
Friendship Day is a time to celebrate friendships by spending time together, sharing friendship day quotes, giving of friendship bands, gifts, and cards. It is widely celebrated on social networking sites online.
According to the Friendship Day declaration, we are invited to “observe this day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with the culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs of their local, national and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities.
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