Controversy erupts over kirpan restrictions for Sikh employees at airports
The order, citing "security concerns," allows Sikh passengers to carry kirpans with blades under six inches on domestic ...
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NSW government releases new policy on ‘kirpan’ in public schools
Sikh students in New South Wales schools to be allowed to carry a ‘kirpan’ (an article of the Sikh faith) on their person under a set of conditions mutually agreed upon by the government ...
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Court overturns state ban on Sikhs carrying ceremonial knives in public
The Supreme Court of Queensland has overturned a law prohibiting the wearing of Sikh ceremonial knives, known as kirpan, in public places, including schools. A successful court appeal allows Sikhs ...
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Comment: British Sikhs are the best example of cultural integration
It is also true that ignorance of the Sikh religion is what often lies behind many prejudices. The typical response to the Kirpan (a ceremonial dagger carried by baptized Sikhs) illustrates this very ...
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Amritdhari Sikhs and Sahajdhari Sikhs
It also reminds them not to commit adultery. Kirpan Small sword Sikhs carry around this small sword to represent their duty to protect and defend their faith. It reminds Sikhs to always fight for ...
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Why muhindi with kilemba and thick beard is called ‘Kalasinga’
and Kirpan (steel sword). Unlike Hinduism, Sikhs have no caste system. Some Sikhs got into our politics, like Makhan Singh, the father of trade unions in Kenya, who was jailed in Lokitaung Prison ...
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KS2 Religious Studies: The Five Ks of Sikhism
We never use it in a bad way. The Kirpan is an emblem of courage and self-defence. Khalsa Sikhs are alwaysready to defend the weak and fight against injustice. It should never be used as a weapon ...