Happy Raksha Bandhan / Rakhi to everyone who celebrates!

Raksha Bandhan, meaning the “bond of protection” in Sanskrit, is a celebration of sibling bonds - celebrated across India, Nepal, the Hindu populations across South Asia and the South Asian diaspora across the world. Sisters tie #rakhi #raakhi (RAH-kee) -a decorated thread - on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing a promise of life-long care and protection. In some communities, this tradition extends to other family members or friends, regardless of gender. Here's to commiting to stronger threads of community solidarity that protect everyone - supporting safety, respect, consent and equal rights and opportunity for all. ---------------------------------------------- This Raksha Bandhan, we hold Nepal in our thoughts. We are deeply saddened by the catastrophic flooding that struck Nepal on August 26. Our thoughts are with the missing, the survivors, and the families still searching for loved ones. May Nepal and her people find their way to healing and recovery.