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 a Sikh, man or woman, so that if an individual were in danger or needing help, they could easily spot a fellow Sikh in a crowd, whose duty it would be to help save and protect them. The Gurus ensured that both men and women are able to wear a turban, which shows another action of equality. Other Purposes of the turban include protecting Sikhs' long unshorn hair and keeping it clean. The wearing of the turban is mandatory for all members of Khalsa (Initiated Sikhs). The Rajastani turban is also commonly called the "pagari" (in the West, many Sikhs