International Day of Friendship

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AKA Name	Friendship Day, World Friendship Day
Hashtags	#FriendshipDay, #FriendshipDay2222, #FriendshipDayWithAmazon, #HappyFriendshipDay
Related Hashtags	#Friendship
2022 Date	30 July 2022
2023 Date	30 July 2023

2022 Holidays & Dates

International Day of Friendship in 2022

Saturday, 30 Jul

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International Friendship Day History

International Friendship Day is a day to appreciate and promote friendships. One goal of this observance is to bridge the gaps between race, color, religion, and other factors which keep humans from fostering friendship with one another. According to the UN, one purpose of this observance is to promote the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

International Day of Friendship was established in 2011 by the United Nations with the intent of building communities and helping them move towards world peace. The United Nations encourages governments, groups, and organizations to host activities and events that promote dialogue, acceptance, and understanding between people of different backgrounds. This day is observed annually on July 30th.

Top Tweets for International Day of Friendship -

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— Shani Rehman PTI Aus🇵🇰🇦🇺 (@AusShani) July 31, 2022

A real friend is the one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. Happy friendship day to you all, I hope you’ve all had the best day possible 🌟💕 #FriendshipDay #InternationalFriendshipDay ❤️ https://t.co/xXjkZIh8y1
— Vicky ✨ (@Vics1058x) July 30, 2022

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International Day of Friendship Facts & Quotes

In 1998, the UN Secretary's wife, Nane Annan, named Winnie the Pooh as the Ambassador of Friendship at the UN.
People who are more socially connected to family, friends, and community are happier, healthier, and live longer than people who are less well connected - Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School based on his study.
The International Day of Friendship is an important opportunity to confront the misunderstandings and distrust that underlie so many of the tensions and conflicts in today's world. It is a reminder that human solidarity is essential to promoting lasting peace and fostering sustainable development - UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon, 2013.
Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together - Woodrow Wilson
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

International Friendship Day Top Events and Things to Do

Let every one of your friends know how much you appreciate them - with a card, a letter, a phone call, an email, a text, etc.
Perform random acts of kindness for strangers and make some new friends.
Smile at everyone you meet today, they may be your new best friend.
Dedicate a song on the radio to your friends.
Take pictures of yourself with your friends having fun together.