{"id":25477697,"date":"2026-08-10T17:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25477697"},"modified":"2026-08-10T18:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:39:09","slug":"international-friendship-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Friendship Day 2026: Date, History, Significance &#038; Celebration Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8b332e2d03c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8b332e2d03c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#History_and_Origin_of_International_Friendship_Day_2026\" >History and Origin of International Friendship Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#Significance_of_International_Friendship_Day_2026\" >Significance of International Friendship Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#Importance_of_International_Friendship_Day_2026\" >Importance of International Friendship Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#Some_Interesting_Facts_on_Friendship_Day\" >Some Interesting Facts on Friendship Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#How_International_Friendship_Day_Is_Celebrated\" >How International Friendship Day Is Celebrated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#International_Friendship_Day_2026_Celebration_Ideas\" >International Friendship Day 2026 Celebration Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#International_Friendship_Day_2026_Activities\" >International Friendship Day 2026 Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#International_Friendship_Day_2026_Quotes\" >International Friendship Day 2026 Quotes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#International_Friendship_Day_2026_Messages\" >International Friendship Day 2026 Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#Why_International_Friendship_Day_2026_Matters_for_GK_Exam_Preparation\" >Why International Friendship Day 2026 Matters for GK &amp; Exam Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#International_Friendship_Day_Quiz_2026\" >International Friendship Day Quiz 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-friendship-day\/#International_Friendship_Day_Quiz_2026_PDF\" >International Friendship Day Quiz 2026 PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Friendship is one of the most cherished human bonds, and every year, the world comes together to celebrate it through International Friendship Day. In 2026, this observance carries special significance, with two dates recognised globally \u2014 30 July (UN-designated International Day of Friendship) and 2 August (popularly celebrated Friendship Day in India and several other countries, being the first Sunday of August). This is an important date for GK and Current Affairs preparation, so let&#8217;s look at it in detail.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>International Friendship Day 2026 Quiz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/International-Friendship-Day-Quiz.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/International-Friendship-Day-Quiz.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25565347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">DOWNLOAD FREE QUIZ PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Origin_of_International_Friendship_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>History and Origin of International Friendship Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The concept of a global day dedicated to friendship dates back to 1958, when Dr. Ram\u00f3n Artemio Bracho of Paraguay proposed the idea, believing that friendship between people could help build a culture of peace and mutual understanding. This vision gave rise to the World Friendship Crusade, an organisation dedicated to promoting friendship as a pathway to global harmony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Decades later, the United Nations General Assembly formally recognised the significance of this idea and officially proclaimed 30 July as the International Day of Friendship through Resolution 65\/275, adopted on 27 April 2011. The UN&#8217;s objective was to use the spirit of friendship to bridge divides of culture, religion, ethnicity, and nationality, and to promote solidarity among individuals, communities, and nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Meanwhile, in countries like India, Friendship Day has long been popularly observed on the first Sunday of August \u2014 a tradition with roots in the early 20th century \u2014 which falls on 2 August in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_International_Friendship_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>Significance of International Friendship Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Promoting peace through friendship<\/strong>: The day reinforces the idea that meaningful human relationships can help resolve conflict and build social harmony.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Encouraging intercultural dialogue<\/strong>: Friendship across cultures, religions, and nationalities helps break down barriers of prejudice and discrimination.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Strengthening emotional wellbeing<\/strong>: Friendships reduce loneliness, build trust, and provide emotional support during difficult times.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Supporting global solidarity<\/strong>: In a world often affected by conflict and division, the observance reminds people that friendship remains one of humanity&#8217;s strongest tools for cooperation and hope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">As of the observance, the United Nations has not announced a specific official theme for 2026 \u2014 the day continues to focus on its enduring message of promoting a Culture of Peace through friendship, dialogue, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_International_Friendship_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>Importance of International Friendship Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good friendship will help you in improving your life. They keep encouraging and try to build out the best version of yourself by holding in your worst time and by being a part of your happiness. Let\u2019s know some important roles of friendship.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Good friend for Good health<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As we know good relation always promotes a good physical health. By having a closest friend to share your tough time as well as happiness will reduce the risk of health issues like depression, sudden attacks and so on.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friends Develop Healthy Bearing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Friendship plays a role in developing changes in lifestyle which has a great impact on one&#8217;s well-being. A good friend helps you in attaining goals and to be the best by refurnishing your unhealthy behaviors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friends for Emotional Support<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having a good friend at a tough time is a great relief. Sharing and disclosing your weights with a friend will ease your pain and support you by healing your mental stress.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Put Up Self confidence<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We all are very much insecure about our personal character and talents. where it\u2019s a big role of a friend to build self-esteem and self-confidence in one another. They\u2019ll always appreciate and teach you how to love yourself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finds the Best You<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A good friend will always value your time and presence. Always surround yourself with positive people and thoughts. They know what is best for you and a good friend will bring out the best version of yours.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Interesting_Facts_on_Friendship_Day\"><\/span><strong>Some Interesting Facts on Friendship Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Read below few facts about friendship.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paraguay is known as the first country to celebrate International Friendship Day.<\/li>\n<li>In 1967, a rock band named Beatles released a song \u2018with a little help from my friends\u2019 as part of the tenth anniversary of Friendship Day.<\/li>\n<li>Did you know? Third Sunday of September is dedicated to all women\u2019s to celebrate Womens Friendship Day.<\/li>\n<li>\u2018You are less stressed by everyday life when you are surrounded by true friends\u2019 says psychology.<\/li>\n<li>Did you know? According to a study it is found that people over the age of 70 years are likely found to live 22% longer life if they had a network of real friends.<\/li>\n<li>Productivity data shows an increase in 7% of productivity if the work is done along with friends.<\/li>\n<li>Did you know? You need to have at least 2-3 friendships at a time to get know about real benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Human brain has the capacity to keep only 150 relations or friendship.<\/li>\n<li>Did you know? According to psychology human brain can keep trust once per person, once it is broken it can\u2019t be the same again.<\/li>\n<li>Study says! Animals are able to form friendship with ones that are not from their own species.<\/li>\n<li>One out of twelve will last from your 396 lifelong friends that you make.<\/li>\n<li>It is proven that a good company reduces stress.<\/li>\n<li>Did you know? 1% of our DNA is shared by close friends. Good friends are said to be genetically similar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_International_Friendship_Day_Is_Celebrated\"><\/span><strong>How International Friendship Day Is Celebrated<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Exchanging friendship bands and gifts<\/strong> \u2014 especially popular among students and young people in India.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Sending heartfelt messages, greetings, and wishes<\/strong> to friends near and far.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Reconnecting with old friends<\/strong> and spending quality time with loved ones.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Social media celebrations<\/strong> \u2014 sharing memories, photos, and appreciation posts for friends.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Community and cultural events<\/strong> promoting cross-cultural friendship and dialogue, often organised by schools, colleges, and NGOs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Friendship_Day_2026_Celebration_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>International Friendship Day 2026 Celebration Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In India, Friendship Day is marked by various traditions and customs. Here are some common ways people celebrate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exchanging Gifts:<\/strong> Friends often exchange gifts, such as cards, flowers, or personalized tokens of appreciation. Gifts can range from simple tokens like friendship bands to more elaborate presents depending on personal preferences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sending Messages:<\/strong> Many people use the occasion to send heartfelt messages and wishes to their friends via social media, text messages, or handwritten notes. It&#8217;s a time to express gratitude and affection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organizing Get-Togethers:<\/strong> Friends often plan gatherings, parties, or outings to celebrate the day together. This could include dining out, enjoying a movie, or participating in fun activities that strengthen their bond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creating and Sharing Content:<\/strong> In the digital age, people share their friendship stories, memories, and photos on social media platforms, celebrating the value of their friendships and connecting with friends online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Friendship_Day_2026_Activities\"><\/span><strong>International Friendship Day 2026 Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Find below few activities that can be observed as part of friendship day celebration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create your own friendship day gift like bands or any other creative presents for your best ones.<\/li>\n<li>Make a scrap book for your friend by including all your sweet moments together, add photos, detail their characters, you can also include some art.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct a speech competition and let each individual\u00a0 share their thoughts about friendship.<\/li>\n<li>Surprise your friends by having long conference calls or meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Go for a movie title about friendship.<\/li>\n<li>Organize a picnic and make the best moments out of it. You can also cook for your friends.<\/li>\n<li>Camping out is another option which will have lots of fun.<\/li>\n<li>Invite and arrange a friendship party at your home.<\/li>\n<li>Every year celebrate this day at least by fulfilling the wish of your one friend.<\/li>\n<li>Spread awareness on the importance of friendship between spouses. Conduct activities in your locality for the couples to get to know each better and strengthen their bond of friendship<\/li>\n<li>Conduct activities at school that will help to strengthen the bond among students irrespective of differences. Team bonding games can be conducted to help them build their understanding with each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Friendship_Day_2026_Quotes\"><\/span><strong>International Friendship Day 2026 <\/strong><strong>Quotes\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following are few quotes on friendship.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.&#8221;- Euripides<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;You find out who your real friends are when you&#8217;re involved in a scandal.&#8221;- Elizabeth Taylor<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIt is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.\u201d- <span class=\"authorOrTitle\">Friedrich Nietzsche<\/span><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.&#8221;- Helen Keller<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;True friends stab you in the front.&#8221;- Oscar Wilde<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFriendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It&#8217;s not something you learn in school. But if you haven&#8217;t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven&#8217;t learned anything.\u201d &#8211; <span class=\"authorOrTitle\">Muhammad Ali<\/span><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity&#8221;.- Khalil Gibran<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.&#8221;- Charles Caleb Colton<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.&#8221;- Henry David Thoreau<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.&#8221;- King Solomon<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.&#8221;- Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Friendship_Day_2026_Messages\"><\/span><strong>International Friendship Day 2026 Messages <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cA good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Irish Proverb<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>When it hurts to look back and you\u2019re afraid to look ahead, you can look beside you and your best friend will be there.<\/li>\n<li>You are my best friend, my human diary, and my other half. You mean the world to me and I love you.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes being with your best friend is all the therapy you need<\/li>\n<li>A good friend knows all your stories. A best friend helped you write them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_International_Friendship_Day_2026_Matters_for_GK_Exam_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Why International Friendship Day 2026 Matters for GK &amp; Exam Preparation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Important Days such as International Friendship Day are regularly tested in the Static GK and Current Affairs sections of exams like SSC, Banking, Railways, UPSC, and State PSC exams. Remembering key facts \u2014 the UN resolution number (65\/275), the year of proclamation (2011), and the founder of the original concept (Dr. Ram\u00f3n Artemio Bracho, 1958) \u2014 can help you tackle direct factual questions with confidence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Friendship_Day_Quiz_2026\"><\/span><strong>International Friendship Day Quiz 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">1. Which country celebrates Friendship Day by exchanging friendship bands?<br data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"232\" \/><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">A) India<br data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\" \/>B) Brazil<br data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"255\" \/>C) South Korea<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>2. In which year did the United Nations officially recognize International Friendship Day?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"382\" \/><\/strong>A) 2005<br data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"392\" \/>B) 2011<br data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"402\" \/>C) 2000<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3. What is a common symbol of friendship used in many cultures?<br data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"495\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Star<br data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"505\" \/>B) Heart<br data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"516\" \/>C) Knot or band<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>4. Which day is commonly observed as Friendship Day in India?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\" \/><\/strong>A) Last Sunday of July<br data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"640\" \/>B) First Sunday of August<br data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"668\" \/>C) July 30<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5. Which Latin American country celebrates D\u00eda del Amigo on July 20?<br data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Mexico<br data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\" \/>B) Chile<br data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"792\" \/>C) Argentina<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>6. What is the main goal of International Friendship Day?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\" \/><\/strong>A) Promote cultural trade<br data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\" \/>B) Promote peace and bridge communities<br data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"954\" \/>C) Celebrate historical events<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<div><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>7. What is traditionally shared between friends in many cultures on this day?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1084\" \/><\/strong>A) Sweets<br data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\" \/>B) Letters<br data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\" \/>C) Gifts or wristbands<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>8<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1238\">Which global platform often sends notifications celebrating friendships on this day?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\" \/>A) YouTube<br data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\" \/>B) Facebook<br data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\" \/>C) LinkedIn<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>9. 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