Raksha bandhan 2025 date and shubh muhurat in the USA: Auspicious timing, rituals & celebration guide

Raksha Bandhan, a celebration of the brother-sister bond, will be observed on August 8 or 9 in 2025. The festival, rooted in Hindu tradition, involves a sister tying a rakhi on her brother’s wrist, symbolizing protection and care. Auspicious timings for the ceremony, particularly the Aparahna period, vary across US time zones.