Patnas renowned online educator, Khan Sir, made history on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan by having nearly 7,000 rakhis tied to his wrist by students.Organising a grand Raksha Bandhan event at his coaching centre, Khan Sirs endeavour attracted more than 10,000 students from various batches, among whom about 7,000 girls participated by tying rakhis on his wrist.Amid the enthusiastic turnout of students, not all attendees could tie rakhis due to the overwhelming crowd. Nonetheless, Khan Sir made it a point to personally meet each girl and accept the rakhi tied by them. The event lasted for an approximate duration of two and a half hours, filled with joy and bonding.Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, has garnered a substantial online following of 14.5 million on YouTube. His knack for simplifying complex subjects into easily digestible explanations has contributed to his widespread popularity among learners of all backgrounds.What did Raksha Bandhan record-holder Khan Sir say about 7,000 rakhisSpeaking exclusively with the news outlet AajTak, Khan Sir revealed the underlying sentiment behind his initiative. As he doesnt have a biological sister, he regards his students as his sisters. He expressed his annual tradition of receiving rakhis from his students, asserting his belief that no one in the world has ever had as many rakhis tied to their wrists as he has.The girls who participated in the event come from diverse locations and are away from their families to pursue their studies at Khan Sirs coaching centre. Recognising their sacrifice and the void of being away from their homes, Khan Sir stepped into the role of an elder brother for them. He is determined to support his sisters in their educational journeys, guiding them toward success and promising futures.Throughout the event, Khan Sirs wrist accumulated more than 5,000 rakhis, a count expected to surpass 7,000 by the conclusion of the day. The sheer weight of the rakhis made lifting his hand a bit of a challenge.The students who participated showered Khan Sir with praises, hailing him as the finest teacher, guru, and brother in the world. They expressed heartfelt gratitude, deeming him an irreplaceable brother. Some students even expressed their intentions to uphold this tradition of tying rakhis on Khan Sirs wrist throughout their lives.
