LORD ST LARD STL A ed SLL HATS “FAITH More information for curious minds This document is full of additional information that didn’t make it into the book but that you might find useful to help you field questions from young curious minds. The information below has been agreed by experts from each faith (though it’s important to remember that there many still be variances) to ensure that we are sharing the accurate most information possible to help you on your quest to raise respectful, kind, global citizens. WHY ARE HATS OF FAITH SPECIAL? The ‘hats’ included in this book are not like winter hats or baseballs caps. Many of them are not actu- ally hats at all, but are more accurately called head coverings. They are worn for many reasons, the most common one being that they are a way of showing one’s commitment and respect to a particular faith, religion or place of worship. Unlike winter hats or baseball caps, the people who wear these religious head coverings do not take them off when they go inside or sit at the dinner table. The head coverings included in this book are always worn for prayer and tend not be removed in public at all. Many of them are worn at all times other than when the wearer is at home with their immediate family, or sleeping or bathing. Itis not polite or respectful to touch someone’s head covering or to ask them to remove it because its part of their faith and wearing it is how they show their love and commitment to God. It is important to know that within every faith there are many different movements or branches, which may have varying or even conflicting beliefs. Within Judaism, for example, there are many branches, the largest of which are Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Orthodox and Hasidic Jews. Also within different countries there may be different names for the same head covering or the same word could mean something different. It can be terribly confusing, so we've tried to make it super simple here. WHY ARE THESE HEAD COVERINGS WORN? (in corresponding order with the book) The Turban, which can also be known as a Dastar, is a head covering often worn by men or women of the Sikh faith to show their Sikh identity, protect their long, uncut hair and promote equality. The Turban can be any colour and is a made up of a very long piece of fabric, skilfully wrapped into a beautiful head covering. It is disrespectful to touch a Sikh person’s turban or to ask them to remove it.The Hijab is a head wrap often worn by women of the Islamic faith. Itis a veil or scarf like piece of fabric worn to cover the hair and neck to protect a Muslim woman’s modesty and to show her devotion to their faith. Modesty is a behaviour or way of dressing that avoids drawing attention. Niqabs or Burkas are not the same as Hijabs as they tend to be more covering. The Rasta Hat, which can also be known as a Tam, is often worn by people of the Rastafari faith. The Rasta Hat is worn to protect their locked hair, which they believe is spiritual and holy. Locks or as they are sometimes called, dreadlocks are coils of hair that are matted and sculpted into rope like pieces. The Rasta Hat is usually a round crocheted or knitted cap including red, gold and green stripes. The Patka is often worn by children of the Sikh faith. It is worn to cover their long uncut hair, until they are old enough to learn to tie their own Turbans. Patkas are sometimes also worn by Sikh men when playing sports or swimming. The Tichel, which can also be known as a mitpachat, is often worn by married women of the Orthodox Jewish faith to cover their hair to protect their modesty, in keeping with Jewish law. Modesty is a behaviour or way of dressing that avoids drawing attention. Married Orthodox Jewish women only show their hair to their husbands.The Chunni, which can also be known as a Dupatta, is offen worn by women of the Sikh faith as a sign of respect and modesty. Modesty is a behaviour or way of dressing that avoids drawing attention. The Chunni can be worn in addition to the Turban, and some Sikh women may choose to wear just the Turban. The Topi, which can also be known as a Kufi, is often worn by South Asian men of the Islamic faith. It is worn to show a devotion to their faith and the teachings of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him). It is taught that he kept his head covered and by wearing a Topi, the wearer is emulating him. The Topi is usually worn during the five daily prayers, but can be worn at other times as well. The Kippah, which can also be known as a Yarmulke, is often worn by boys and men and sometimes by women of the Jewish faith to cover their heads during prayer. It is a brimless cap made of cloth that is worn in keeping with Jewish tradition. The Head Wrap (which goes by many other names in different African countries including Head Tie, Gele and Dhuku) is often worn by African women of the Chi in or Islamic faiths to protect their modesty. Modesty is a behaviour or way of dressing that avoids dra attention. It’s important to know that there are many countries in Africa and within each country there are many tribes, each with their own reasons and meanings behind the Head Wrap. They are sometime worn for religious holidays or for special celebrations and for faith and non-aith based reasons as well.(EDS LS Lae ARE THERE OTHER HATS OF FAITH? There are many other hats and head coverings of faith not included in this book from around the world. We simply couldn’t fit them all in! Your job now is to explore, discover, and learn more about head coverings so that you can always be knowledgeable, understanding, and respectful, The custom of head covering is shared across nearly all faiths and is something many of us have in common. DO ALL RELIGIOUS PEOPLE WEAR HATS OF FAITH? Nope. It’s up to each person to decide if they want to cover their head or not. Plenty of people still practice their faiths without covering their heads and that’s ok too.