turban
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He remains true to his Punjabi roots, wears his turban as a sign of pride, and sings in his mother tongue.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Khamenei's coffin had been carried into the complex earlier -- simply draped in a flag of the Islamic republic and with his black turban placed on top.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
He studied in a seminary in Qom after his service with the Revolutionary Guard and wears the black turban of a sayyid, indicating that he traces his lineage to the prophet Muhammad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
In more public settings, other eyewitnesses said he obscures his face - covering his eyes with a scarf draped over his turban, and often standing at an angle when addressing an audience.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
His ornate turban changed colors, the folds cycling through peacock blues and sherbet oranges and butter yellows, while its tiny diamonds caught the moonlight.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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As galas go, Becket’s is a doozy, with guests sporting kippahs, turbans and zucchettos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The heavily armed jihadists, who dress in camouflage and wear vibrant turbans, have lived in camps in Tangaza, a remote area of Sokoto state near the border with Niger, for several years.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
Many sport turbans, which are often brightly colored and tied to cover their uncut hair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
“I want other Sikhs to know that their turbans, beards and other articles of faith don’t have to be an obstacle to any career, including one like mine,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Men with long beards and crisp turbans hung off the sides, pointing in their direction.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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