"in a pattern within the turban to protect the head from slashing weapons. The purpose of the Tora is to keep the dastaar together. It goes over the bunga (inner turban) to protect it. It is also used for keeping shastars (small weapons) in place. The most common turban colors worn by Sikhs are blue, white and black, although other colors are very popular as well. Orange and yellow are particularly prestigious and tend to be worn on religious events such as Vaisakhi. Meanings of the turbans are that the white turban means a saintly person leading an exemplary life,"
"modern times, these Jewish fashions are only worn by Mizrahi Jews. A turban is a symbol of royalty, spirituality, dignity, self-respect and Courage. Turban is part of the Sikh religious identity. Male Khalsa Sikhs [the initiated Sikhs] must wear a turban. Some Khalsa Sikh women also wear turban. In general, all Sikhs are expected to wear a turban. Some Sikhs who cut their hair (called Mona Sikhs) also wear turbans occasionally when attending a wedding, religious ceremony or when attending a social gathering. A Khalsa Sikh is not allowed to cut hair from any part of his/her body. This applies"
"Some religious clothing might be considered a special case of occupational clothing. Sometimes it is worn only during the performance of religious ceremonies. However, it may also be worn every day as a marker for special religious status. For example, Jains and Muslim men wear unstitched cloth pieces when performing religious ceremonies. The unstitched cloth signifies unified and complete devotion to the task at hand, with no digression. Sikhs wear a turban as it is a part of their religion. The cleanliness of religious dresses in some religions such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam and Jainism is of paramount importance"
"Turkey, where it was still worn by their Greek-speaking descendants in the early 20th century. The Islamic prophet, Muhammad, who lived 570–632, is believed to have worn a turban in white, the most holy colour. Shiah clergies today wear white turbans unless they are descendants of prophet Muhammad or Sayyid, in which case they wear a black turban. Many Muslim men choose to wear green, because it represents paradise, especially among followers of Sufism. In parts of North Africa, where blue is common, the shade of a turban can signify the tribe of the wearer. Contemporary turbans come in many"
"a symbol of national identity during celebrations and festivals. However, before Armenia became a Christian nation, turbans were a common part of the daily apparel, just as in other Middle Eastern countries. On the Swahili Coast, turbans were frequently worn by the ruling Omani Sultans of Zanzibar and their retinue. Tuareg Berbers, and some northern Berbers, Sahrawi, Songhai, Wodaabe, Fulani, and Hausa peoples of North and West Africa wear varieties of turbans. Tuareg Berbers often veil the face to block dust. This Tuareg-Berber turban is known as a tagelmust, and is often blue. The Bedouin tribes in North Africa sometimes"
"that water is a sacred as it is a part of the nature so while crossing lake or river the cloth should not touch the water, it is a mark of respect to the nature and they believe that if cloth touch the water the purification of the water goes away and thus how they can not use it in their traditional ritual practice of worshiping nature. They wear a kind of Turban, in their head, it is a long length cloth wrapped in the head of the elderly men or significant person in the community to symbolist or high"
"wear brown-beige, white or orange turbans. Colombian politician Piedad Cordoba is known to wear turbans (or a similar headgear). Her use of turbans has made her so distinguishable to the point of having earned the nickname ""the lady with the turban"" in Colombian popular culture. Kurdish people wear a turban, which they call a ""jamadani"". It is worn in many different ways across Iraqi Kurdistan depending on the style of the locality; e.g. the Barzani Kurds are a tribe which wears the turban in a colour (red and white) and style which is typical of their clan. In most parts"
"well, but it is not mandatory for them. It is mandatory for a practicing Sikh. About 99.99 per cent of people wearing a turban in the western world are Sikhs. There is no restriction on the color of turban among the Sikhs, but the more religiously appropriate turban colors for the Sikhs are: 1. Kesri (yellow with orange tinge) 2. Blue (dark blue or navy blue) 3. Black 4. White Once they enter the gates of the inner court, They are to wear linen vestments; They shall wear linen turbans, And linen drawers on their loins. ""The word turban is"
"of South Kurdistan a black-white pattern is used for Jamadani. Mostly, Kurdish turbans consist of a length of striped cloth known as ""kolāḡī"" which is wound around a conical hat; the tassels that border the kolāḡī are allowed to hang down over the face. In modern times, many Kurds use black and white Ghutra and roll them into turbans. In Kenya, the Akurinu, a Christian denomination, wear turbans as religious headgear. The official name of the denomination is The Kenya Foundation Of The Prophets Church or else Holy Ghost Church. Both men and women wear white turbans; children wear tunics."
"In turn, the turban is considered to be a masculine symbol and if a women chooses to wear their hair tied up, it is misunderstood by the Sikh community as a rejection of feminine traditions. Many turbaned Sikh women consider the wearing of the turban to be a post-colonial, feminist choice, which pushes against assimilation and allows them to show their Sikh essentialism. There is a sense of dignity, respect, power, and bravery which comes from Gurus and Sikh warriors having historically worn the turban. By wearing the turban, Sikh women are able to present themselves as strong and faithfully"
"of faith as part of hijab [""modesty""]) by Muslim schoolgirls. For this reason, it is occasionally referred to as the French headscarf ban in the foreign press. In addition, the law is seen by some as disproportionately affecting Muslims, arguing that Christians rarely wear over sized crosses, and Sikhs have successfully lobbied to be able to wear a simple under-turban, whereas Jews have greater opportunities to enroll kids in private Jewish religious schools owing to their long presence in the country. In Islam, Hijab is a duty prescribed on all Muslims, though in the matter discussed in this article it"
"by observant Muslim women and girls, and required by law for women and girls in certain Muslim countries (Saudi Arabia for example). The Muslim religious dress varies, and various cultures include ""burqa"", ""chador"", ""niqab"", ""dupatta"", or other types of ""hijab"". The religion prescribes modest behaviour or dress in general, and in particular the headscarf worn by Muslim women and girls. Young Sikhs often wear a cloth wrapping to cover their hair, before moving on to the turban. Older Sikhs may wear them as an under-turban. Practical reasons include protection from bad weather and protection against industrial contamination, for example in"
"symbol of respect for the perfection of God's creation. The uncut long hair and the beard, in the case of men, form the main kakār for Sikhs. The turban is a spiritual crown, which is a constant reminder to the Sikh that they are sitting on the throne of consciousness and is committed to living according to Sikh principles. Guru Gobind Singh told his Sikhs: ""Khaalsa mero roop hai khaas. Khaalsa mai ho karo nivaas... The Khalsa is my image. Within the Khalsa I reside."" Wearing a turban declares sovereignty, dedication, self-respect, courage and piety. A noted figure in Sikh"
"found in this form in European languages only - English turban, turband; French turban, tulband; German: turban; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese: turbante; Dutch: turband; Rumanian: tulipan; and it is generally traced to Persian, sarband. In Turkish sarik is the usual name of turban."" One of the commands of God to Moses was to wear turban as the symbol of prophethood, holiness and divine power; a command which was obeyed by the Jews and the Muslims for centuries and ignored or forgotten by the Christians. In the early 20th century, wide headbands known as headache bands were very popular accessories in"
"Dastar A Dastaar (, ""dastār"", from ) or pagṛi () or pagg (), is an item of headgear associated with Sikhism and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh dastaar, or turban, is mandatory for all Sikh men and women. Among the Sikhs, the dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks, wear the turban to cover their long, uncut hair (""kesh""). The Sikhs regard the dastaar as an important part of the unique Sikh identity. The dastaar has"
"the Talmud, the wearing of the turban atoned for the sin of haughtiness on the part of the Children of Israel (B. Zevachim 88b). The Jews who lived under Arab rule during the Middle Ages, notably in Islamic Spain, wore turbans and headwear not too different from their Muslim counterparts. Members of the Bobo Shanti mansion of the Rastafari movement keep their hair and beards, mainly with their hair in dreadlocks, and they have been wearing turbans over their dreadlocks, which are not to be removed publicly or even not at all, so as to protect and keep their dreadlocks"
"that second-generation immigrants attached more importance to religion that the first generation as an ""individual experience."" The study concluded ""the expression of religiosity by Muslim youth was not much different to that of their Dutch Christian or Jewish peers"" According to a 2011 survey, roughly 60% of Muslim women of Moroccan or Turkish origin wear a headscarf. The most common reasons cited for wearing a headscarf was ""religious obligation"" following by ""cultural tradition."" On the other hand, the wearing of full veils is incredibly rare, with an estimated less than 500 Muslim women in the country choosing to don a"
"is less common than it was earlier in the 20th century. They are usually sewn to a foundation, so that they can be donned or removed easily. Turbans are commonly worn in the Horn of Africa by Muslim clerics, as well as Ethiopian Orthodox Christian priests. The headwrap has a long presence in the region, where it was frequently sported by Sultans, Wazirs, and other artistocratic and court officials. Among these nobles are the Somali Sultans Mohamoud Ali Shire of the Warsangali Sultanate, Osman Mahamuud of the Majeerteen Sultanate, and Yusuf Ali Kenadid and Ali Yusuf Kenadid of the Sultanate"
"for certain religious rituals in Eastern Orthodoxy. Russian Orthodox Church requires all married women to wear headscarves inside the church; this tradition is often extended to all women, regardless of marital status. Orthodox Judaism also commands the use of scarves and other head coverings for married women for modesty reasons. Certain Hindu sects also wear head scarves for religious reasons. Sikhs have an obligation not to cut hair (a Sikh cutting hair becomes 'apostate' which means fallen from religion) and men keep it tied in a bun on the head, which is then covered appropriately using a turban. Multiple religions,"
"in ideals rather than daily practice. Sikhs are still very respectful to women, however, inequality in the temple and the abortion of female fetuses in Punjab remain a problem. In North America the 5 Ks are mostly just followed by men, however, many religiously devoted women also choose to commit to """"Sikh rehni"" - Sikh way of life"". Many Sikh women also choose to wear a turban as a socio-political move to fight inequality in the religion and show their Sikh essentialism. There are also groups which have been formed by Sikhs, like SAFAR, which are committed to uncovering and"
"of the head must be covered and veiled when entering holy places or places of prayer. For many centuries, women in Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia have covered their hair as a sign of modesty. This trend has changed drastically in Europe in the 20th century, although is still observed in other parts of the world. In addition, a number of religions require men to wear specific head clothing—such as the Islamic Taqiyah (cap), Jewish yarmulke, or the Sikh turban. The same goes for women with the Muslim hijab or Christian nun's habit. A hat is a head"
"proud. Wearing the turban allows Sikh women to be easily identified as Sikh and differentiates them from those of Hindu faith. The turban allows women to reclaim equality and respect within the Sikh religion. Harnaam Kaur is a turbaned, bearded, Sikh woman from Slough, Berkshire. Unlike many Sikh women, Kaur does not wear her turban because she is religious, but rather she wears it as a symbol of strength and pride in her identity. Harnaam Kaur started growing her beard at the age of 12, after she got diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition which causes excess hair growth."
"and women to keep their hair uncut and covered by a turban. The turban symbolized spiritual strength, military readiness and allowed Sikhs to be unified and differentiated from others. Guru Gobind Singh wanted to reinforce that in God's eyes, all Sikhs were notable and equal. This created an army of men and women committed to attaining spiritual and temporal liberation under God. Historically, men and women were meant to follow Kesh in the same way, and both committed to having uncut hair and wearing the turban. However, culturally, mostly men wear turbans, while women traditionally leave their uncut hair down."
"being essential to their religion makes them distinct from Sunnis. As of 2014 it has been observed that ""The Houthi group's approach is in many ways similar to that of Hizbollah in Lebanon. Similarly religiously based and Iran-backed, both groups follow the same military doctrine and glorify the Khomeini revolution in Iran"". As a consequence, the Houthis have regularly been accused, even by many fellow Zaidis, of secretly being converts or followers of the Twelver sect, which is the official religion of their ally and backer Iran. The group's flag reads as following: """"God Is Great, Death to America, Death"
"for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed."" There was an ongoing battle in the late 20th century to have religious garb accepted throughout Canadian society, mostly focused on Sikh turbans. The Canadian Armed Forces authorized the wearing of turban in 1986, eventually the Royal Canadian Mounted Police followed in 1988 and eventually other federal government agencies accepted members wearing turbans. In the Canada 2011 National Household Survey (the 2011 census did not ask about religious affiliation but the survey sent to a subset of the population did), 67% of the Canadian population list Roman Catholicism or Protestantism"
"often believed to symbolize purity and peace. Many Muslims wear the colour white when they attend Friday prayers. The colour black is considered the colour of mourning in Western and Mediterranean countries; however, it is considered a colour of modesty in some Muslim cultures. It is often worn by Shi'ite Muslims, who mourn the death of Husayn ibn Ali, killed at the Battle of Karbala. It is the colour of the chador worn by devout Iranian Shi'ite women and of the cloaks worn by the Ayatollahs, the Shi'a clergy. In many Shi'a countries, a black turban is worn only by"
"and Social Studies Foundation, 33% of women wear the headscarf or hijab in Turkey however most of them wear a cultural headscarf which is not a symbol of Islam and is used by women in small villages that work under the sun to protect themselves from the sun. 18% of male Muslim citizens regularly attend Friday prayers. A poll conducted by Eurobarometer, KONDA and some other research institutes in 2013 showed that around 4.5 million of the 15+ population had no religion. Another poll conducted by the same institutions in 2015 showed that that number has reached 5.5 million, which"
"turban called Keski. A Baptized (initiated Sikh) does not go out in public without covering his head either with a small or large turban. The five articles of the Sikh faith are Kesh (unshorn hair), Kachehra (special breeches or drawers), Kangha (wooden comb usually tucked in long hair of the Sikhs), Karha (iron bracelet), and Kirpan (sword). These are called ""5 Kakars"" or "" 5 Ks"" in Sikhism. Some Sikhs believe that Keski (small turban) is one of the five required articles of faith because they believe unshorn hair is God-given. Turban is worn by the Muslims and Hindus as"
"top jaw is not forward enough. It is similar to a facemask, also attached to braces, and encourages forward growth of the upper jaw. Turbans are headgear, mostly for males, made up from a single piece of cloth which is wrapped around the head in a wide variety of styles. Turban is the best known word in English for a large category of headgear and general head wraps traditionally worn in many parts of the world. All over the world Sikhs wear a turban as religious headgear and Muslims also commonly wear similar coverings Turbans for women are a popular"
"wearing hard hats if they remained within their vehicle, but this increased the loading times and was not commercially acceptable. Dastar A Dastaar (, ""dastār"", from ) or pagṛi () or pagg (), is an item of headgear associated with Sikhism and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh dastaar, or turban, is mandatory for all Sikh men and women. Among the Sikhs, the dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks, wear the turban to cover their long,"
"Taqiyah (cap) The taqiyah (also spelled tagiya; / ALA-LC: ""ṭāqīyah"") is a short, rounded skullcap. They are often worn for religious purposes; for example, Muslims believe that the Islamic prophet Muhammad used to keep his head covered, therefore making it ""mustahabb"" (i.e., it is commendable to cover the head in order to emulate him). Muslim men often wear them during the five daily prayers. When worn by itself, the taqiyah can be any color. However, particularly in Arab countries, when worn under the keffiyeh headscarf, they are kept in a traditional white. Some Muslims wrap a turban around the cap,"
"of the coming change and, later, when the followers of Zhang Jue went to battle they wore a yellow cloth bound about their heads as a badge. From this came the term Yellow Turbans. Nearly all of the religious practices of the sect were communal activities (e.g. collective trances, fasts). A typical worship service consisted largely of music and chanting, the burning of incense, and sermons or anecdotes that could be given by any member of the congregation including women and those perceived as barbarians. Several Xiongnu leaders such as Yufuluo are known to have at least lent their support"
"Niqāb A niqab or niqāb (; ', ""[face] veil""; also called a ruband) is a garment of clothing that covers the face, worn by a small minority of Muslim women as a part of a particular interpretation of hijab (""modesty""). According to the majority of Muslim scholars and Islamic schools of thought, the niqab is not a requirement of Islam; however a minority of Muslim scholars assert that the niqab is required, especially in the Hanbali Muslim faith tradition. Those Muslim women who observe the niqab, wear it in public areas and in front of non-mahram (non-related) men. The face"