Friendship Day Aug 4, 2024

On the first Sunday of August, India celebrates Friendship Day. Initially championed by the greeting card industry, Friendship Day saw a resurgence, especially in Bangladesh and Malaysia, along with India, fueled by social networking sites and the widespread use of mobile phones, digital communication and social media.

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