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Raksha Bandhan | Hinduism
On August 28, 2026
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Holy Day: Raksha Bandhan
Date: Friday 28 August 2026 **
Faith: Hinduism
Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating a brother-sister like relationship between relatives or biologically unrelated. Also known as Rakhi.
** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date
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Raksha Bandhan | Hinduism
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