Dear Kids and Teens,

Raksha Bandhan is on August 24.

Why is this festival special? What does your brother or sister mean to you?

E-mail your entries in 600 to 800 words to teenspeak@rediff.co.in with the subject 'Raakhi' by August 19, with your name, age and full address. We'll post the best right here on rediff.com and India [ Images ] Abroad.

We reserve the right to edit your piece.