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,
Sharif Kabungsuwan Sharif Kabungsuwan Shariff Muhammed Kabungsuwan (Malay: "Muhammad Kebungsuwan", Jawi: شريف کبوڠسووان) was the first Sultan of Maguindanao in the Philippines. A native of Johore in Maritime Southeast Asia, Kabungsuwan re-settled in Mindanao in the Philippines where he preached Islam to the native tribes around the region. Maguindanao genealogy records state that Kabungsuwan's father was an Arab and a sharif or a descendant of the Islamic Prophet Mohammed while his mother was Malay. His recorded name "Kabungsuwan" in Maguindanao tradition means "youngest" and is said to the be the youngest among three children. His eldest brother, Ahmad is said to have