CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Abhishek Mishra. Explanation: International Turban Day is being celebrated every year on April 13 since 2004 to bring awareness of the strict requirement on Sikhs to put the turban as a mandatory part of their religion.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Act says that “each year, April 13 is to be known throughout Manitoba as Turban Day”. It further explains that the turban is not only a religious symbol of utmost faith for the Sikh community, but also extremely important for their respect and dignity.

Detailed explanation-3: -This Bill proclaims April 13 in each year as Turban Day, a day to recognize and promote the significance of the turban to Sikh Canadians. In each year, April 13 is to be known throughout Manitoba as Turban Day.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Turban Day Act is a Canadian Act the bill of which was introduced by Diljeet Singh Brar, the MLA of Burrows as a private member bill. The bill was passed in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in Canada unanimously with no opposition. The act makes the 13th of April of every year a Turban Day.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the Old World, the turban is of Eastern origin and is often worn by Muslim men, though after the early 19th century it was no longer obligatory for Muslims. A number of American Indian groups also wore turbans, having developed the head covering independently.