Today is Friends Day, But It Actually Isn’t. Here’s Why.


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If you are a frequent Facebook user, you would have seen a notification prompting you to make a video in celebration of you and your friends recently.

Why is Facebook wishing you a “Happy Friends Day”? What is it all about? No fear, this article will address all your doubts. 


The 4th of Feb

February 4th marks Facebook’s 13th birthday, which is just a few days away. While many of us would expect Facebook to celebrate it for themselves, they’ve decided that it isn’t about celebrating them.

It’s about friendship. Which makes sense, given how Facebook has grown over the years due to our constant networking. This a significant reflection of how closely connected the world has become! 


A Friends Day Like No Other

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Mark Zuckerberg uses “Friends day” to remind us how friendship has given meaning to our lives. Regardless social media or in real life, everything we do, we are always connected to our friends. Hence as we grow and progress, it is important for us to celebrate the root of our success: friendship. 

Facebook has made its own version of “Friends Day” video, to encourage its users to “celebrate the importance of connecting.” By inviting the world to reflect on their friendships, they are actively highlighting how important friendship is in our lives. 

Given that the Facebook “Friends Day” videos were very popular last year, it is being repeated this year.

These videos stitch together special moments with your friends in a short film. Your Friends Day video will be kept private so that only you can view it unless you decide to share it.

Now that you’ve understood the meaning behind “Friends day”, hop on Facebook to celebrate the fond memories with your friends today!


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