Friendship Day 2011 Date , Happy Friendship Day - friendship messages, friendship quotes, friendship

Friendship Day - Friendship Day 2011 Date , Happy Friendship Day - friendship messages, friendship quotes, friendship

Friendship Day History

There is not much literature on Friendship Day history as we celebrate today. However, there are numerous folktales and several instance in mythological legends that shows that friends and friendship have been valued since the beginning of civilized world. As an intrinsically social creature, men love to make friends to further this process of socialization.

History of Friendship Day in US
Considering the valuable role friends play in our life it was deemed to fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. Since then, celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring the beautiful relationship of friendship caught on with the people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular festival.

Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world including India.

In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie - the Pooh as the world's Ambassador of Friendship.

Importance of Friendship in Bible
The Bible, the primary text of the western civilization, reflects upon friendship as the bond that forms the foundation to human faith, trust and companionship. Following verses from the bible aptly portray the importance of friends:

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Matthew 7:7

“Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13-15

Besides, there are several tales from the Old Testament and the New Testament about the value of friendship and how true friendship is a treasure to unearth. A noticeable point is that, both the versions make a difference between the two broad meanings of friendship- one is a mere acquaintance, the other is a more affectionate relation.

In the Old Testament, Abraham is called the “friend of God” because of the intimacy of his relations. God speaks to Moses face to face “as a man…unto his friend” (Ex 33:11). The romantic friendship of Ruth and Naomi, the devotion of the subordinate Hushai for David, or the mutual relation between David and Jonathan - the Old Testament is replete with these interesting tales of friends and friendship.

In the New Testament, the relationship between Jesus and his disciples clearly depicts how human friendship can constantly grow. From being teacher and disciple, to lord and servant their relationship finally grew to an unparalleled friendship.

Importance of Friendship in Mahabharata
In the famous Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’, Lord Krishna demonstrates the many colors of friendship - affection, romance, brotherhood, protection, guidance, intimacy and even teasing. Friendship is all about these and much more.

" Two may talk together under the same roof for many years, yet never really meet; and two others at first speech are old friends. " - Mary Catherwood " Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather is one of those things that give value to survival. " - C. S. Lewis " Anybody can sympathise with the sufferings of a friend, but it requires a very fine nature to sympathise with a friend's success. " - Oscar Wilde

Messages:

To Varsha,
If you open my heart, guess what u r gonna see? It's U. True friends are hard to find so I kept u.
From
Ash


Dear Friend,
FRIENDSHIP isn’t how U forGet but how U forGive,
Not how U liSten but how U UnderStand,
Not what U see but how U feel,
and not how U Let Go but how U hold oN!!!
HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!
From
Manisha


Dear Friend,
If u r a chocolate ur the sweetest, if u r a Teddy Bear u r the most huggable, If u r a Star u r the Brightest, and since u r my "FRIEND" u r the "BEST"!!!!!!!!!
From
Teja


To Neel
I am really very happy with my friend Neelima. I always treat her as my special friend throughout my life i thank god 4 givng me such cute friend i lov her very much i always want her to be happy forever i really lov her vry much. But wen u will not be with me my life will be like a hell so i want ur frndshp forever n ever love u always my sweet heart.
I love you forever Ashwini
From
Sheela


I thank and praise god for every memory of yours
You are stalwart and sunshine in the valley of life
May god continues to strengthen you with might
May He lights your path in every alley or night
And bless you with grace that is never ceasing.
Be my friend Ash (only in this life, because in our next life you know better what I want you to be)
I love you forever Ashwini
From
Neeraj Gupta


Hey Pinu,
Missing you so much. Always tried to being your best friend. But things not happened as I thought. May be we are far from each other. But I'll always be there for you & try to make things as we dreamed of!
From
Wanna B Best Friend


Hi,
I would like to wish my best friends Chaand, Aman and Deep. You guys are very nice and please don't forget me. I really really miss you all.
Your's best friend
Kapil Virdi


Sometimes, I forget to say hi,
Sometimes, I even miss to reply,
Sometimes, my message doesn't reach you,
But, it doesn't mean that I forget you,
I just giving you time to miss me!
Samir


First of all happy friendship day to all my friends. I believe there is no word in dictionary to express how good you feel when you have caring friends.
Shreepriya


Dear Ash,
I thank and praise god for every memory of yours
You are stalwart and sunshine in the valley of life
May god continue to strengthen you with might
May he lights your path in every alley or night
And bless you with grace that is never ceasing.
Be my friend Ash. (only in this life, because in our next life you know
better what I want you to be)
I love you forever Ashwini.
From
Gururaj Sharma


A good friend is like a computer. I 'enter' in your life, 'save' you in my heart, 'format' your problems, 'shift' you to opportunities & never 'delete' you from my memory!
Menaka


True friends will not have any reason for their friendship. So it can never be broken when they don't find that reason.
Kumaraswamy


Shona,
I just want to become the first friend of yours to wish you a very "Happy Friendship Day". I mean nothing to you, but you always mean everything to me. Thanks for coming in my life. I even don't know whether you have accept my request or not. But I will always be there with you and for you, forever.
Love you shona and missing u a lot.
From
Your's bewakoof friend


Hi bhabz, how are you. missing you all. How are shadiq and Sameer bhaiba? So when are you coming to savusavu? Just want to wish you a Happy Friendship Day in advance which is on the first Sunday of August. Give my love to my dearest shadiq and lots of love to you all.
Rizwana


Hi friends,
I am short of words to write anything. But in few words I would like to say.... May God give you all a lot of happiness and success...
Satish Khachane


Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend.
Kevin Subba


Hi Simacians,
Wish you all a very Happy Friendship Day! I miss you all a lot. Thanks for giving me your love and affection.
Love
Rakesh


Hi Vicky,
Sorry, if I ever hurt your feeling. But I really love you since you are one of my sweetest friends. I miss you all the time.
Love you & miss you so much.
Keep smiling forever.
Sweety


A single candle can illuminate an entire room. A true friend lights up an entire lifetime. Thanks for the bright light of your friendship.
Mahesh


I wish you a very "Happy Friendship Day" with more Love and God Blessings.
Mallika


Dear cory,
Hi i love your smell like a buttercup. You are nice and sweet and I miss you.
love
Sract Marryey


Hey Taylor
U mean the world to me and i just want to let u no i am making u a DVD :D lol well yea i can't wait till the summer when we spend time together all over again but it just makes us remember that highschool is almost here love u a lot
Chels


Dear Friends in India and Nepal,
I wish you all a very very happy Friendship Day. May our bond of friendship last till eternity.
Love you all
Ankur, Nepal


Hi Bhavisha, Neha, Henna, Reshmi, Shalini, Valencia, Melroy, Purvil, Mitul, Gayatri, Naina.....and anyone whom I have missed out....A Very Happy Friendship Day To You All... Hav Fun Coz it's our Day!!
From
Alden


Time & distance are important between friends. When a friend is in ur heart, they remain there forever. We may be get busy, but I assure u, u will always remain in my heart!.
From
Debarpan Chakraborty


I remember the days when u were with me. I remember everything like those surfings, those chats, those ice-creams, those chocolates... I remember the days of long drive at the speed 100 I remember those sharing n those joys but gone are those days. I really miss u my frnd. coz u r special to me.
From
Nidhi


Sonia,
In a very short time we have become very good friends. I shared great moments with you. We will become true friends. Wish you a very Happy Friendship Day.
From
Ritesh


Dear Mr. Caring
You've always been there for me. The wonderful moment we have spent together, sharing each others joys and sorrows… Thanks for spreading smiles everywhere and making my life so beautiful, meaningful and Happy…
My Dear Godan, I wish and pray that this bond grows stronger ever and ever..
by ur thangatchi
Aarthi


Hi Richa,
Happy Friendship Day. Thanx for being with me n making this Frndshp Day special for me. I hope our frndshp never ends.
I m always with u
Rohit Bhardwaj


Hi Jyotu!
A Very Happy Friendship Day! Pehli baar without each other but still going so strong. I love u and always will, no matter what.. We r best friends forever!! Love u n Miss u Jaan!
Teri,
Sukhu


Hi Akshita,
I want to wish u a HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY. I want to be the first one to wish u. May god bless my BEST FRIEND.
From
Kruti


Dear friend Suzan,
Advance wishes to you for the FRIENDSHIP DAY AUGUST 6TH 2006. We are really true friends forever. I would like to send you the friendship band, it will be on your table on monday.
Your loving friend
Sathya


Hello!
How are you my janoo I miss u becoz it's Friendship Day and u r not with me oh! but when i feel u in my heart then i thought that u are with me forever. I love you very much take good care of urself.
bye
Ali Rizvi


Hi Krit,
How are you i m missing you very much and i love you. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY
From
Sudhir Anand


Dear Kiddo,
It's been 1 yr since we became friends and its our 1st friendship day. U r very special to me and I really enjoy ur friendship. Thanx for coming into my life.
Love,
Nats


Need I say anything to u? U were special to me and will always remain so. Celebrate FRIENDSHIP DAY WEEK.
From
Seema


I love all my frenz!! Just to let them know dat they are very spl to me!! Though I accept I'm bit careless in everything but they are very special to me!! Love them all!! Take lots of care in life. God bless ya all!!
To all my frenz --Simar, Swati, Pawan, Ardaman, Rajan, Preeti, Ashima, Parneet (plz forgive if I din mention ya name bt each one is spl!!
From
Tanu


Hai Selena,
Happy Friendship Day. U r a very nice friend. Thanks for ur friendship.
From
Lance Vijay


Knowing a friend like u has made me happy in a million ways. And if ever I have to let you go..I would find a million reasons to make u stay!!!
From
Harshil


Wish you a Veryyyy...HHHAAAAPPPYYY FRIENDSHIP DAY
My wishes in advance. Check this ...Is is cute? See how much do I care for my friend !!
From
Manvi Saxena


Hi Baku
Happy Frdship Day. u r my best frd so i am sending it to u. Always be with me through my life.
Luv u lot
Mittal


To Swathi
How long shall v b friends? Do u want a clue? As long as stars twinkle in the sky, till the water runs dry & till the day I die. We will b friends.
From
Kalpana


Hi Mahi
Wish U A Very Happy Friendship Day. Thanks A Lot 4 Being My Dearest Friend.
From
Ashish


This is a small message for u Naveen...
U R my BEST FRIEND!!!
From
Annie


Hi Neha,
Happy Friendship Day to U. May our friendship last till the existence of the earth.
From
Sachin


Dear Kavi,
May our friendship grow and create a milestone on friendship history......
Cheersssssssss...............
From
Gopu


Rahi badal jate hai par raste nahi badalate,
Toofan aaye fir bhi mausam nahi badalate
Gile shikawe bhale kitane ho
Magar sacche dost kabhi nahi badalate
From
Sweetu


Hi Rohan
A friend scolds like a dad, cares like a mom, teases like sister, irritates like brother.
Friendship is the blend of all relations.
Wish u a Happy Friendship Day.
With love,
Sri


Hi Joe,
Happy Friendship Day... Really u r the special one for me!
From
Rajesh


Sajti rahe khushion ki mehfil,
Har khushi suhani rahe,
Aap jindgi me itne khush rahen,
Ki har khushi apki diwani rahe.
Neeraj Lakhera


Woh nadiyan nahi aansu they mere, jinpar woh kashti chalate rahe.
Manzil mile unhein yeh chahat thi meri, isliye hum aansu bahate rahe.
Rajen Negi


Stacy,
Just wanted to say hi on Friendship Day you are my very best friend. We have been through so much and I will never forget it.
I love you and miss you so much
Bill


My Dear Girl...
U dont have 2 do anything at all 4 me. U came to me as a friend and a friend u'll alwiz be. U can put a smile on my face without doing nothing and I'll alwiz cherish u for that..
Love u alwiz
Umie


Sonam
I Love U more & more than anything else in the world.
HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!!
Sujit Kumar


To Honey, (Kanpur)
Wish you very Happy Frienship Day.
Your Friend
Apurv


Hi Buddies,
Friendship is an art in which no one can explain the meaning of the art fully.
From
Johnny


Friendship Has No End
Stars have 5 ends, squares have 4 ends, triangles have 3 ends, lines have 2 ends, life has1 end, but I hope r friendship has no end.
From
Praveen


Friendship is a golden knot in which two angles lie together and if you do not break it I will be your friend forever.
From
Shina


People win and people loose,but trust me on one thing, "YOU WILL NEVER LOOSE ME!!!"I will always be there for you.
From
Zana


Hi There Friend,
Have a great day in every way. You are a true friend and a friendship card is what I send.
From
Sharon Maness


A good friend is like a computer; I 'enter' ur life, 'save' u in my heart, 'format' ur problems, 'shift' u 2 opportunities & never 'delete' u from my memory!
From
Alok


Hi Shoye
This is my way of pleasing U. We were, are, and will be friends for ever.
From
Althaf


SIRI ADVANCE FD TO U....
True friendship is like sound health, the value of it is seldom know until it be lost. A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walk out.
From
Suresh


Friendship is like a golden chain which links two hearts.
Altaf and Shoyeta are Best Friends forever.
From
Shoyeta


Dear Rithu
You have always been like a majestic flower who always grants me wishes and fills me with joy. Even though we are now apart our friendship stays forever at heart.
From
Rukmani


Blessings come in many ways but the best come as friends.
From
Leena Immanuel


To My lovely Teacher-Sonia Parmar
Just having you close;
Fills me with LOVE & HOPE;
Nothing is impossible with you by my side.
From
Shibani Shah (Vapi,Gujarat)


Gurjeet
Gurjeet,I Love You so much. I love you more than my life.
From
Inder


Dear Sunanina
Its been a long time since we actually met but you have never been away from my heart. I miss you everyday and cherish the times we spent together. Wish those sweet and golden days could come back and we could share jokes and laugh about carefree of everyday tensions in life...
Wish you many successful years ahead and a bright and happy days always:
Lots and lots of love
Juhi


Sweetest Friend Harini
I miss you so much. I miss the way we used to freak out and share ice-creams bunking classes. Every time I see anybody eating the Cornetto ice-cream, I imagine you eating that in that cute and peculiar style of yours. I hope you are doing fine in life and enjoying a happily married life.
Desperate to see you:
Yours Moti Kan


Dear Sir
It’s difficult to find people like you on this earth. I will always embrace you with purity and sincerity. I pay you my gratitude, my love, my devotion, my life and my soul.

Friend you are an unlimited storage of love, care, courage, compassion and strength. You are a treasured reservoir with unlimited virtues and morals within you. You are divine, an ocean of transcendental tasteful relationships, and an embodiment of eternal love.
With Love
Anamika


Hi Mahika
Wish you a Happy Friendship Day. You are my best friend and always will be. Wish you the very best in life.
Your Friend
Anika


MISS ANYTHING FOR FRIENDSHIP,
BUT
DO NOT MISS OUR
FRIENDSHIP..
BECAUSE
UR MY GOOD FRIEND..
Your Friend
Anika


TO DEAR ANUJA,
There is always a thing reserved for 'u',which niether u nor other can feel nor see,,,,but,,,but,,,i can feel for ever...and it's the real lovefor'u',dear.HAPPPPPPPPPPPPP..............................................Y FRIENDSHIP DAY. ALWAYS KEEP OUR RELATION IMMORTAL..
Your Friend
Swastika


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