I think there is more to it, historically; than what I’m going to add.
Not many Church’s have Perpetual Adoration, and the First Friday is a time (at least in our Church) when we have Adoration of the Eucharist from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Yep, this website explains the history behind the First Friday devotion:
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