Turban white, and generally it is the Sufis that wear green turbans. It is also worn by elders in rural areas as a symbol of honour and respect. In Myanmar, the turban is referred to as a "gaung baung". There are several regional styles worn. In Malaysia, Sikhs wear turbans. Turbans are holy items to them. In India, the turban is referred to as a "pagri", meaning the headdress that is worn by men and is manually tied. There are several styles, which are specific to the wearer's region or religion, and they vary in shape, size and colour. For example,
Questioning the Veil Questioning the Veil Questioning the Veil: Open Letters to Muslim Women is a 2009 book by Marnia Lazreg, published by Princeton University Press. In the book Lazreg asks critical questions regarding commonly accepted reasons why women wear Islamic hijab or the veil ("khimar"), and in each chapter she asks this question to readers in the form of letters. Daniel Varisco of Hofstra University described the book as "a polemic, in this case against the veil, from a secular standpoint." The book is addressed to women who observe or are considering observing hijab by wearing the "khimar". "" stated that "By