Bloor West residents aims to bring brother-sister day to community
Already celebrated for hundreds of years in the South Asian community, Bloor West resident Daniel Masih would like to adapt Raksha Bandhan Day for all cultures. He’s been campaigning since last year to see Brother-Sister Day become as popular as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Already celebrated for hundreds of years in the South Asian community, Bloor West resident Daniel Masih would like to adapt Raksha Bandhan Day for all cultures. He’s been campaigning since last year to see Brother-Sister Day become as popular as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Brampton mayor Susan Fennel has proclaimed Aug. 21 Brother-Sister Day (Raksha Bandhan Day) and the City of Pickering has declared Aug. 10 the day.
Raksha Bandhan Day originated centuries ago when wives would tie a "raksha" (string) around their warrior husbands’ wrists for good luck and to keep them protected.
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As the years passed on, it’s moved on from husbands and wives to brothers and sisters.
Next year, he plans to lobby the City of Toronto for a day of declaration.
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