Raza Naqvi Attock
Like the others parts of the country, the Hindu religious festival “Rakhi” was also observed here on Thursday mark the bond of love between brother and sister concluded.
Numbers of followers of Hindu and Sikh religion participated in the ‘Raksha Bandhan’ commonly known as Rakhiin which young girls and women tie Rakhis to the wrists of their brothers and exchanged greetings.
In this connection, main Rakhiceremony was held at almeki temple Saddar Bazar Attock cantonment under the supervision of Pundit Sarwan Kumar, where a large number of girls tied a holy thread to boys and men, binding them in the sacred relationship of brotherhood.
After Rakhi ceremony and Pooja, the brother presents his sister with presents and distributed sweets and gifts.
According to Hindu religion, Rakhi is a prominent Hindu festival that celebrates the relationship between brother and sister. Hindus dress up for the occasion and sisters tie Rakhi (a holy thread) on their brothers’ wrists, usually at the time prescribed by the pundits. Such as Rakhifestival observed at Gurdawra Punja sahib Hasanabdal, which was attended by Large Number Hindu people. After Rakhi ceremony and Pooja, the brother presents his sister with presents and distributed sweets and gifts according to Hindu relig.