“We explain why Sikhs tie turbans, what a turban stands for. Turban Day events were being held as civil rights organisation, the Sikh Coalition, reports a spike in hate crimes against members of the faith. “Turban Day provides an opportunity for Americans and all non-Sikhs to experience wearing it and familiarise themselves with fellow Sikh Americans. A Turban Day celebration has been planned at the California state legislature building in Sacramento on April 12. It urges Sikhs who don’t usually wear turbans to wear them on that day as they go about their daily routine.

Source: Hindustan Times April 08, 2018 15:22 UTC