Festive Cheer Fills Irba on Raksha Bandhan, Record Sales of Rakhis and Sweets
Ranchi — On Saturday, the festival of Raksha Bandhan brought vibrant celebrations to Irba and its surrounding markets, which remained lively throughout the day. From early morning, crowds of customers thronged rakhi and sweet shops. The colorful display of rakhis and the aroma of sweets in various flavors filling the market lanes made the festive atmosphere even more joyful.
Rakhi seller Shamim Kashis said his shop remained busy all day. This year, customers showed great interest not only in traditional thread rakhis but also in designer varieties and cartoon-themed rakhis for children.
Sweet seller Sagir Ahmad, who runs his shop Azad Hind Hotel near Irba Bazaar Taanr, shared that sales this Raksha Bandhan were significantly higher than last year. “We prepare pure desi ghee laddoos every year, which our customers absolutely love,” he said. “This time too, people came from far-off villages and nearby areas to buy sweets.”
Shakir Ansari, Youth leader of the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha, said that Raksha Bandhan is a sacred festival that strengthens the bond between brothers and sisters, preserving love and respect between them. “Through this festival, people feel peace and happiness in their lives — especially for sisters, this day holds special significance. Brothers living far away make it a point to visit their sisters for the rakhi ceremony, and sisters, too, travel to tie rakhis for their brothers. It’s a symbol of the strength of relationships.”
He added that the sons of senior social worker and Azad Hind Hotel owner Abdul Sattar Ansari work together in the hotel and sweet shop, treating customers with warmth and building close relationships. “That’s why people from Hutup, Rukka, Ormanjhi, and many surrounding areas come here to buy sweets. During festivals, this crowd and sense of belonging only grow stronger.”
Senior social worker Abdul Sattar Ansari said, “Raksha Bandhan is a festival of love and trust between brothers and sisters. We always strive to ensure that every customer visiting us during Raksha Bandhan receives not just pure, delicious sweets, but also respect. That’s why people come from far and wide, sharing the joy of the festival with us.”
Local traders said that the growing crowd of customers during festivals not only adds vibrancy to the markets but also provides small businesses with a valuable opportunity to earn well. This Raksha Bandhan, the hustle and bustle of Irba Bazaar once again proved that the bonds of tradition and relationships remain as strong as ever.
Present on the occasion were senior social worker Abdul Sattar Ansari, Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha Youth leader Shakir Ansari, Shamim Kashis, Sagir Ahmad, Suhail Akhtar, Zakir Dablu, Saheb Babu, Chhote Sarkar, among others.
