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When is Raksha Bandhan 2022? Date, Significance, History, Importance and all you need to know

The joyous festival Raksha Bandhan, which celebrates the bond shared between a sister and a brother, is right around the corner. The day is an opportunity to express your love for your sibling and how much they mean to you. Apart from loving each other, the festival also involves them vowing to protect each other from hardships, and to stand by each other through thick and thin. This year, Rakhi will be celebrated on 11th August 2022.

The word 'Raksha' means safety and 'Bandhan' means bond, which signifies the tight bond of love and care a brother shares with his sister, and vice versa.

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