Muslim Teen From Mumbai Ties Rakhi With Transplanted Hand To Brother Of Hindu Donor In Gujarat’s Valsad
16-year-old Anamta Ahmad from Mumbai's Goregoan, who received a hand transplant from the late Riya Mistry, tied a rakhi on Riya’s brother's hand, 14-year-old Shivam in Gujarat's Valsad.
Anamta Ahmad & Shivam Mistry celebrate Raksha Bandhan | X/@profpaVarghese
Mumbai: During a heartfelt Raksha Bandhan celebration in Gujarat, 16-year-old Anamta Ahmad from Mumbai's Goregoan, who received a hand transplant from the late Riya Mistry, tied a rakhi on Riya’s brother's hand, 14-year-old Shivam in Gujarat's Valsad.
The touching moment brought together two families, united by loss and gratitude, as Anamta carried forward Riya’s legacy. The gesture beautifully underscored the life-changing impact of organ donation.
"I do not have a brother and Shivam lost his only sister. From now on, Shivam is my brother and I am his sister. I shall tie him a rakhi every year. I do not feel like I am meeting his family for the first time. Everyone gave me so much love," Anamta was qouted saying by NDTV.
Anamta is the world’s youngest recipient of a shoulder-level hand transplant, Anamta was donated 9-year-old Riya’s hand, the world’s youngest donor limb of its kind, after Riya was declared brain-dead last Sept, a day after being diagnosed with a brain haemorrhage.
How Anamta Lost Her Arm?
On October 30, 2022, Anamta's right arm had to be amputated after she came in contact with a 11,000 kilowatt high-tension cable at a relative's house in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh.
She was able to save her left arm through surgery, but endured significant mental and physical trauma following the accident. Even her left arm was working at 20% capacity.
Anamta is currently a Class 12 student at Mithibai College. In her free time, she creates social media content to encourage people to face adversities. She has featured in several podcasts and is also a TEDx speaker, according to Indian Express.
Why Is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated?
The festival of Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It symbolises duty, sacrifice, social unity, and harmony between siblings. The occasion honours all forms of brother-sister relationships, even between men and women who may not be biologically related.
On this day, a sister ties a rakhi around her brother’s wrist, praying for his prosperity, health, and well-being, and offers him sweets. In return, the brother gives her a gift and vows to protect her from harm under all circumstances.
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