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:dateline:Sikhs from the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib San Francisco organized Turban Day at San Mateo community college to raise awareness of Sikh identity.� The event was held on May 8,2014 with the idea of educating Americans about Sikhs and their unique identity.
During the event, a turban tying workshop took place, and several students of American descent took part in getting turbans tied on their heads.� The event also featured free food for college students, teachers and others.
A number of Sikh community leaders also took part in the event. Bhai Sukhdev Singh Baniwal from San Jose Gurdwara Sahib was present at the event.� His son, Himmat Singh also made a presentation on the Sikh identity.� While raising awareness of Sikh identity, Himmat Singh also shared core beliefs of the Sikh religion with others.
After 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centers, Sikhs in America have been targeted for their unique identity. �This is despite the fact that Sikh religion is different from others, and it’s followers had no connection with�the terrorist organizations behind the attack.
