Raksha Bandhan 2025 in Riyadh

Saturday, August 9, 2025

In short

Raksha Bandhan 2025 falls on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Riyadh. It is Shravana Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:25 AM and sunset 6:30 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Rakhi · Rakshabandhan · Rakhi Purnima

Riyadh timings

Date

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Saturday

Lunar date

Shravana Purnima

Sunrise

5:25 AM

Sunset

6:30 PM

Moonrise

6:51 PM

Moonset

5:11 AM

Today’s Panchang in Riyadh

What is Raksha Bandhan?

Raksha Bandhan is the tying of the rakhi — a sister binds a thread on her brother’s wrist and he undertakes to protect her. It falls on the full moon of Shravana.

How it is observed

The thread should be tied during Aparahna, the afternoon window, and never during Bhadra, which is why the auspicious hours below matter more than the calendar date. Sweets and a gift follow the tying.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Raksha Bandhan 2025 in Riyadh?

Raksha Bandhan 2025 in Riyadh is on Saturday, August 9, 2025. It falls on Shravana Purnima.

Is Raksha Bandhan 2025 on the same day in Riyadh as in India?

Yes. Raksha Bandhan falls on Aug 9, 2025 in both Riyadh and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Raksha Bandhan called?

Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi, Rakshabandhan, Rakhi Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.