IN-878 TURBAN DAY ACT - INFORMATION SERIES VOL-09
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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.
The month of April is celebrated as Sikh Heritage Month across Canada after the Federal Parliament passed the Bill in 2019 and it was given the Royal Assent.
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. Diljit Singh Brar, the MLA of Burrows, while introducing the Bill, had said that it was necessary to have a day that officially recognizes the turban as a part of Canada’s diversity and multiculturalism.
The Indian Express explains what the Act says and the significance of Canada officially recognizing the turban or dastaar (a headgear that is a Sikh religious symbol).