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- Indian Express
World Emoji Day 2025: Date, history, significance, celebrations — all you need to know
World Emoji Day 2025: In the digital world of social media, emojis have become a crucial element of our everyday communication.
They have emerged as a popular and convenient means for communicating emotions and reactions to those on the other end of our screens and social media, whether using platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, X, or more.
Additionally, emojis have improved communication by overcoming language barriers and have developed into an essential instrument for modern communication, expressing everything from joy to grief to humour.
Every year, on July 17, World Emoji Day is observed globally to emphasise their significance and celebrate their use.
Jeremy Burge, the inventor of Emojipedia, a popular online resource for emoji-related knowledge, developed this unique observance in 2014. Burge, an emoji enthusiast, witnessed the expanding influence and importance of emojis in modern communication.
As a result, he decided to create a special day to commemorate these digital icons, and July 17 was chosen as the date for World Emoji Day because it corresponds to the 'calendar' emoji.
The celebration of World Emoji Day gained popularity over time, drawing interest from people, brands, and tech companies worldwide. It was first recognised in 2014 through several online activities and emoji-based debates.
World Emoji Day has become more well-known and well-liked over time. Emojis' global appeal, cultural significance, and ability to bridge gaps and unite people in the digital age are the main reasons for their popularity.
💬 Your favorite #emojis don't just pop up by magic. Ever wonder where they hang out?
They're tiny bytes, quietly waiting on fast, intelligent storage—ready to shine the moment you tap.✨
This #WorldEmojiDay, give a shoutout to the unseen stars of your chats!🤩😊😍😀😉🤗…
— Huawei IT Products & Solutions (@IT_Huawei) July 17, 2025
