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Why I Wear a Turban!
6th grade
Middle School
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99% of people wearing turbans in America are
Sikhs
• I am a Sikh
• Sikhs are not Muslims or Hindus, but
have a distinct religion called Sikhism
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Sikhism is the 5th Largest Religion in the World
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Christianity -2 billion
Islam – 1.3 billion
Hinduism – 900 million
Budhism – 360 million
Sikhism – 24 million
Judaism – 16 million
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Sikhs came to America over a 100 years ago
• Sikhs came from India
• There are half a million Sikhs today in North America
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Sikhs are– doctors, engineers, teachers, scientists,
and athletes
Nuvraj Bassi, 6’6”, 290 lbs,
Defensive Tackle, Univ of Oregon
Simran Singh, Captain Soccer
O’Connor High School, Texas
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Sikhism is the World’s Newest Religion –
Strict Code of Conduct
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DO’s
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Equality for all
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Give to the needy
Remember God
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Strong work ethic
Share your fortunes
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Protect yours and others rights
Honest living
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Men and Women have same rights
Freedom and Liberty for all
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Founded in 1500s by Guru Nanak
Spiritual, Mental and Physical balance
DON’Ts
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Smoking
Drugs
Alchohol
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Sikh’s are given a Unique Identity symbolizing
discipline and spirituality
All Sikhs wear 5 symbols
Iron Bracelet (Kara)
GOOD DEEDS
Uncut Hair (Kesh)
SPIRITUALITY
Sword (Kirpan)
PROTECTION
Comb (Kanga)
CLEANLINESS
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Long Underpants (Kucha)
SELF DISCIPLINE
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Sikh Americans – Protect Freedom and Liberty for
all
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Sikhs Americans have
deep Values
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Freedom, Equality and
Inalienable Rights
The Turban signifies a
high moral code of
conduct
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Questions and Answers
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Why do you wear a turban?
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How long is the turban and does the color mean anything?
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Hair length varies from shoulder length to waist length. Hair stops
growing after a while.
Do you have any eating restrictions?
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You can wear a turban wherever and whenever. For sports a
smaller scarf-like turban, sometimes called a mini-turban, is
worn.
How long is your hair?
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A turban is usually 10 feet long and is tied every time. You can
wear any color.
How long and when do you have to wear a turban?
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Sikhs wear turbans to cover their long hair which is a requirement
of their religion
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Do you have any other religious restrictions?
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Smoking, drugs and alcohol are prohibited for obvious reasons.
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