International Friendship Day is observed annually on July 30. However, in countries such as India, Malaysia, the United States, and Bangladesh, it is celebrated on the first Sunday of August. This year, it falls on August 4. This special day is dedicated to appreciating friends who enrich our lives.
The day provides an opportunity to express love and gratitude for the unwavering support and companionship of friends. The idea of Global Friendship Day was first suggested by Dr. Ramon Artemio Bracho while dining with friends in Paraguay. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly officially designated July 30 as International Friendship Day. To celebrate this special occasion, here are some wishes, messages, and quotes to share with your beloved friends.
International Friendship Day 2024: Wishes
- Sending my love and best wishes to you. Happy Friendship Day to all of you!
- Thank you so much for sticking by me through thick and thin. Happy Friendship Day!
- May God bless you with the best things in life because you deserve them all! Happy Friendship Day!
- Friends like you will always remain in my heart. May this year be the best one for you! Happy Friendship Day!
- My life is filled with countless joys and happiness because of you. Wishing you a Happy Friendship Day.
International Friendship Day 2024: Messages
- You made my life and heart happy and brought positivity into my life. Happy Friendship Day!
- Our hearts are connected, and nothing can separate us. Happy Friendship Day!
- Thank you for being a part of my life and always being there when I need you. Happy Friendship Day.
- I am proud and happy to call you my best friend. Happy Friendship Day, dear friend.
- Conversations with you are comfortable and unfiltered, and you have the magical power to erase my sadness. Happy Friendship Day!
International Friendship Day 2024: Quotes
- “A friend knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still gently allows you to grow.” – William Shakespeare
- “One best book is equal to a hundred good friends, but one good friend is equal to a library.” – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
- “Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” — Muhammad Ali
- “Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend.” – Sarrah Dessen
- “Words are easy like the wind; faithful friends are hard to find.” – William Shakespeare