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The word “Sikh” means “Seeker of Truth." Sikhism originated in Northern India and is the world’s fifth-largest organized religion. There are more than 25 million Sikhs throughout the world and over half a million in the world. Sikhism was founded 500 years ago when a man named Nanak walked the South Asian subcontinent teaching that all paths lead to one God, all people are equal, and each of us can experience freedom through loving and serving others.
Sikhism stands for the equality of women and men and denounces any discrimination pertaining to gender, race, caste, creed, religion, or color. Many Sikhs can be identified by five articles of faith—most noticeably the turban—which express their commitment to upholding Sikh values. In the United States, 99% of the individuals you see wearing the turban are Sikhs.
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