Turban 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
Pagri (turban) the cloth wrapped around it called lungi. In several Indian Coffee Houses and restaurants waiters wear turbans with a fan-like attachment on the side. A Pagri is a symbol of honour and respect in all the regions where it is a practice to wear one. A Pagri's association with honour also lends its use in a figure of speech in associated languages. The figure of speech "pagri uchaalna" in Hindi (literal translation: to toss the turban) implies causing the loss of honour. Pagri (turban) Pagri, Pagadi (, , , , , ) is the term for turban in the Indian