Turban In Islamic cultures, some men wear a turban-style headdress in emulation of Muhammad who is believed to have worn a black or white turban. In Islam, the turban is a "Sunnah Mu'akkadah" (Confirmed Tradition). The head wraps are worn in different ways and called by different names depending on the region and culture. Examples include ( "`emãmah") in Arabic, () in Persian. In Shi'a Islam, a black head wrap around a small white cap is worn by descendants of Muhammad called Sayyids, and white turbans by other well-educated persons and scholars. Sufi Muslims often wear a green head wrap around
Turban cloth is made stiff through a process of molding, attaching to stiff paper, and sewing. Similar to iket, blangkon and bendo come with some variations of shapes based on the areas of origin and the wearer's social rank. While turbans are frequently worn in the Muslim Middle East, they are also worn in Lebanon by both Muslims and Christians alike. Ordinary citizens mostly wear them on special occasions, whereas religious leaders wear them almost daily. The turban in Nepal is commonly worn in the rural areas by males. The rural turban is called either a Pagdi or Pheta. It is