Friend's day

July 20, Saturday

International Friendship Day is celebrated annually on July 30. This holiday was established by the UN General Assembly in 2011 with the aim of strengthening friendly ties between people, countries and cultures. The main idea of this day is to promote solidarity, mutual understanding and cooperation between peoples, which is especially important in the context of global challenges.

Goals of International Friendship Day
Strengthening friendly relations between people, regardless of their nationality, culture, race or religion.
Promoting peaceful coexistence. This day aims to promote peace and prevent conflicts through the establishment of friendly relations and cooperation.
Supporting intercultural dialogue. In the context of globalization, special attention is paid to establishing contacts between people from different countries and cultures, which helps to break down barriers and prejudices.

Events
Conducting various events. Schools, public organizations and other venues hold events aimed at raising awareness of the importance of friendship. These can be lectures, seminars, concerts and flash mobs.
Exchange of congratulations. People all over the world exchange congratulations and gifts with friends, expressing gratitude for their friendship and support.
Social networks. On this day, the hashtags #InternationalDayOfFriendship and #ДеньДружби are popular, through which people share their stories about friendship, photos and thoughts on the importance of friendly ties.

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