Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.

Observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (usually in August), sisters tie a decorative thread called a rakhi around their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of love and protection. In return, brothers give gifts and promise to protect their sisters. The festival highlights family bonds, mutual respect, and affection among siblings across India and in many Hindu communities around the world.