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15/06/22 14:11 PM IST

Turban Day Act

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  • With the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in Canada passing the Turban Day Act, April 13 every year will now be celebrated as Turban Day across the province.
Turban Day Act 
  • As per this act, April 13 every year will now be celebrated as Turban Day across the province.
  • Manitoba felt it was necessary to have a day that officially recognises the turban as a part of Canada’s diversity and multiculturalism.
  • The turban is not only a religious symbol of utmost faith for the Sikh community, but also extremely important for their respect and dignity.
  • The Act adds that giving an official recognition to the turban will also spread awareness against racism that Sikhs still face in Canada.
Why April 13? 
  • The day of Baisakhi or Vaisakhi, which usually falls on April 13 or 14 each year, commemorates the birth of Khalsa Panth.
  • It was on this day in 1699 that the tenth Guru Gobind Singh had laid the foundation of Khalsa Panth at Anandpur Sahib among his followers.
  • Baisakhi is observed as a major festival to celebrate the birth of the Khalsa Panth.
Source- PIB 

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