Beard hair longer than two inches must be rolled and/or tied to achieve the required length. Airmen can use styling products on their beards, but petroleum-based products are not allowed while wearing a protective mask.
The Air Force’s updated policy sets new grooming and uniform standards for members who wear turbans, hijabs and beards for religious reasons.
The new guidance does not limit how long a religiously accommodated beard can be but states that it must be rolled or tied so that it does not extend more than 2 inches below the chin. A connected mustache must not extend past the line of the upper lip, the guidance says.
“60% of young Sikh males who wear patkas say they’ve been harassed and verbally or physically abused because of their faith. Half of those kids, almost 40%, reported being hit or involuntarily touched because of their appearance.”
Police in Canberra will no longer issue fines to riders who wear a headdress for religious reasons caught riding without a helmet.
Completing the Census is a civic duty every household must engage in.
“We applaud the Irvine Police Department's commitment to fair and equal employment opportunities and hope that other law enforcement agencies will follow their lead.”
This article tries to give a brief treatment of the topic by looking at artwork and photography throughout Sikh history to show how although the symbolism and strength behind the Sikh turban has remained strong, the specific style in which it’s expressed has evolved quite a good bit.
A martyr is one who chooses to suffer death rather than renounce his faith.
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