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Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Raksha Bandhan 2025: PM Narendra Modi's 'rakhi sister' plans special gift
VIDEO | As Rakshabandhan approaches, Qamar Mohsin Sheikh, a Pakistani-origin woman living in Ahmedabad, is once again preparing to tie a handmade rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuing a unique tradition that has lasted around 30 years. Every year, Sheikh crafts…
Mint
7 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
PM Modi's Pakistani ‘rakhi sister' Qamar Mohsin Sheikh prepares special rakhi for him this Rakshabandhan: Watch
As Rakshabandhan approaches, Qamar Mohsin Sheikh, widely known as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Rakhi sister of Pakistani origin, is preparing to tie a rakhi on his wrist. For the past 30 years, Sheikh has been sending rakhis to Modi, maintaining a bond she deeply cherishes, PTI reported. The name Raksha Bandhan signifies 'the bond of protection'. Each year, she handcrafts several rakhis and carefully picks one for the Prime Minister. This year, she has specially designed a rakhi featuring the sacred 'OM' symbol as a mark of devotion and tradition. On this day, a sister ties a rakhi around her brother's wrist, praying for his happiness and well-being, while the brother promises to protect her throughout life. The festival is rooted in Indian mythology, with stories like that of Lord Krishna and Draupadi, and Yamuna and Yama, which highlight the spiritual and emotional depth of this bond. This festival has grown beyond the traditional bond, becoming a broader symbol of affection and respect. According to Drik Panchang, Raksha Bandhan's shubh muhurat begins from August 08 at 02:12 pm and will conclude on August 09 at 01:24 pm.
India.com
05-08-2025
- Politics
- India.com
PM Modis Muslim Sister Prepares Om, Lord Ganesha Rakhis, Awaits PMO Invitation
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Muslim sister Qamar Mohsin Sheikh has once again prepared rakhis for him. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Qamar Mohsin Sheikh has been tying rakhi to PM Modi for the last 30 years. This year, she has handcrafted four rakhis featuring Om and Lord Ganesha designs, and is now waiting for an invitation from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Qamar Mohsin Sheikh says she makes the rakhis herself every year and selects the one she likes the most to tie on Modi's wrist. She recalls knowing Modi since the time he was a worker in the RSS. Once, when Modi asked her how she was doing and addressed her as 'sister,' she began tying him rakhi from that moment onward. Kamar shares that she once prayed for Modi to become the Chief Minister of Gujarat, and he smiled in response. When that wish came true, she later wished for him to become the Prime Minister of India and bring glory to the country. She says her sisterly prayers have now come true for the third time. Though she couldn't travel to Delhi last year, she hopes to receive an invitation from the PMO this year and celebrate Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhi to the Prime Minister. Who Is Qamar Mohsin Sheikh? Born into a Muslim family in Karachi, Sheikh moved to Ahmedabad after marrying Mohsin Sheikh in 1981. She first met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his time as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). She recalled their first meeting in 1990 at the airport, where she was accompanied by Dr. Swaroop Singh, then the Governor of Gujarat. When Is Rakhi/Raksha Bandhan 2025? Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2025. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Rakhi falls on the Purnima (Full Moon Day) of the Shravan month.
