Raksha Bandhan (Brother and Sister's Day)

Holidays & Events

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

The celebration of Raksha Bandhan, also called Rakhi, is a special day for brothers and sisters in India. While siblings may argue for much of the year, Rakhi is a festival of honor and appreciation. Try our ready-made lesson, and get your students talking about siblings.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
interpretive

Vocabulary

siblings
festival
bracelet
protection
sweets
reconcile
falling out
bond
lack
commitment
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane