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Why do Sikhs men wear turbans?
A turban is a kind of heard wear that invovles cloth winding. Sikh consider wearing turbans as part of their religious practice. All Sikhs prefer not to cut there hair so can keep the hair tidy by wearing the turban.
Why do Sikhs wear turbans and have beards?
Sikhs wear the turbans as a religious practice. They don't usually cut their hair hence they have long beards and wear the kind of turban called a 'pagri' to protect their hair from dust and to cover them up so they wont flash on their face while working.
Do Malaysian people wear turbans?
only Sikhs
In Britain why weren't Sikhs allowed to wear turbans?
I live in Britain and as far as I know there arn't any restrictions to Sikhs not wearing turbans here.
Do Buddhists wear turbans?
No,they don't.
What do most Sikh men wear on their heads?
The men wear Turbans. Woman can do too. Woman can also wear a veil or choose both.
Do all Sikhs wear turban?
It is not a requirement for all Sikhs to wear turbans. Some women, however, do wear turbans as Sikhism promotes equality between both genders. Other women prefer to cover their head with a veils known as chunni instead.
Why do turban heads were a turban?
they wear turbans because Sikhs are never to cut there hair and some do some do not the people who do not cut their hair are reglious they need something to wrap there hair so they wrap there hair around their head
Why do people wear turbans to hide their hair?
99% of the people you will see wearing turbans in the U.S, Canada, and UK will be Sikhs, a religious group that originated in India during the 15th century. Sikhs wear turbans because they believe that god gave you hair during your birth, so you should not alter god's gifts in anyway. Therefore they do not cut their hair, although it is very common to see a Sikh wear a turban; yet have a trimmed beard, honestly because it is becoming "fashion", rather than religion. Sikhs' turbans are pointy at the tip of the head; can be circular. Minors usually wear their hair in a bun and type turbans on their heads that enclose their bunned hair. Western Media has blinded Americans in the propaganda, that people with turbans are Arabs or Muslims. When in fact, most, if not all, will be from India belonging to the Sikh or Hindu religion. To see the many variety of Sikh Turbans, and to learn more about the religion please visit the relevant link below. _____ Turbans can have many different meanings depending upon region/nationality. Kurdish turbans, for instance, are worn to signify the wearer's clan or locality. Afghan turbans are part of the national dress, vary in style (according to personal style and/or region), and traditionally serve the practical purpose of keeping the wearer's head warm. In India, different types of turban are worn depending upon region and religion, and are a symbol of respect - often offered to guests as a mark of honour - and also form part of traditional formal dress. Under Islam, a turban is a tradition, possibly worn in emulation of Mohammed. Different styles and colours identify sect, region, or culture. Being historical warriors, Sikhs wear turbans (and other attire) to identify themselves as such. The wearing of turbans for all Sikhs was mandated by the tenth guru of the Sikhs, but all Sikh gurus wore turbans prior to this. As Sikhs do not cut their hair (out of respect for God), the turban serves to protect the hair and keep it clean- they also wear a turban at all times as they believe God is everywhere, while some other religions advocate the wearing of a head covering only at a time of worship. Rastafari turbans are worn to keep their dreadlocks clean. In western culture, while turbans are not particularly popular in modern times, they are still worn by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians (though Christians in general, despite biblical references to turbans, do not tend to wear them) and Ethiopian Muslims. Many West Indian women also traditionally wear a form of turban. At one time or another, it was not unheard of for other Western men and women to wear turbans fashionably. Alexander Pope (an 18th century English Poet) was often depicted wearing one. Source: see related links section.
Do Sikhs wear turbans all of the time?
Yes, because Guru Gobind Singh Ji wanted the Sikhs to stand out in the society that they were living in. The main purpose of the turban was to show that the Sikhs were not weak willed. Another purpose of the turban was to eliminate the social class that existed between the people during that time. By enforcing all Sikhs to wear turbans, he made all of them sardars, which was considered an honor.They also wear turbans as they don't cut there hair so they put it up with a special comb called the kanga and put the turban over it to get it out the way.Extra: Also, Sikhs try to show that they are Sikhs by the way they live and act, as well as the way they dress.
Why does Osama bin Laden not wear a black turban?
Muslims that wear turbans wear them because of the sheer fact that it helps them stay cool in the sun, wearing a black turban would attract more heat. Sikhs have nothing to do with Islam on the other hand wear turbans because it is part of there religion to not cut there hair so a turban acts to keep the hair neat and tidy. Wikipedia Sikhism, it is quite enlightening. << No one said Sikh had anything to do with Islam. Pointing out that it is a common misconception that Muslims wear turbans, when in reality it is only the Sikhs, which is a completely different religion. I have studied Sikhism so I am familiar with the religion.
Do Sikhs wear dots on their foreheads?
Sikhs do not traditionally wear dots on their foreheads. The dot, known as a bindi, is more commonly associated with Hindu culture. Sikhs typically wear turbans and may have other religious symbols, but the bindi is not part of their customs.
