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Catholic nuns traditionally wear veils as a physical symbol that they are set apart and under God; different Catholic religious orders wear different <\/span>colors<\/span> of veils; here, Mother Teresa wears the veil of the <\/span>Sisters<\/span> of Charity.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Catholic Zucchetto <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n \n
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Called a zucchetto, the Catholic skull cap is worn by Catholic clergy. It originated as a way of keeping the head warm after shaving their heads as a sign of celibacy. It is now worn as a symbol of clergy <\/span>and also<\/span> to protect other headgear that may or may not be worn on top of it. Here, Pope Francis wears a white zucchetto, symbolizing the Papacy.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Catholic Miter <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n \n
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<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe <\/span>miter<\/span> (also spelled mitre) is a two-sided stiff shield-shaped head covering, sometimes also called the \u201cpope\u2019s hat<\/span>\u201d.<\/span> It is used to mark a clergy\u2019s high rank and is used by Catholics, as well as Anglicans and Lutherans. Here, Pope Francis wears a papal <\/span>miter<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Jewish Yarmulke <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n \n
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The Jewish yarmulke is also known as kippah, skullcap, or <\/span>koppel<\/span>. It is <\/span>worn by all Jewish men during religious services and by some Jewish groups at all times<\/span>. From the time of their first haircut, young boys may begin wearing the skullcap. It symbolizes reverence and humility before Yahweh, God <\/span>and also<\/span> identifies<\/span> the wearer as Jewish. Here, Jewish scholar Yehuda Berg wears a yarmulke.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Jewish Orthodox Shtreimel <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n \n
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Orthodox Jews, <\/span>frequently<\/span>\u202fassociated with Ashkenazim heritage in Europe, may wear a <\/span>shtreimel<\/span>, a large fur hat as a means of <\/span>identifying<\/span> themselves. This symbolizes their ancestry and group adherence to the Hasidic sect of Judaism. This would be worn on top of the yarmulke. Not all Hasidic Jews, though, wear <\/span>shtreimels<\/span>; some wear<\/span> fedoras. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Islamic Hijab <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n \n
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Many Muslim women wear a hijab, a scarf-like head covering which symbolizes a woman’s femininity, modesty, and adherence to Islamic morals. The hijab can be worn and tied in <\/span>various ways<\/span> to communicate. Here, Malala Yousafzai, a women’s education activist from Pakistan, wears her hijab.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Islamic Turban <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n \n
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The Islamic turban,<\/span> also called a <\/span>taqiyah<\/span> or prayer cap, varies across cultures but, in general, it is a head covering for Islamic men which serves as a symbol of dignity and <\/span>honor<\/span>. Here, American Islamic scholar and civil rights activist (Imam) Omar Suleiman, wears an Islamic turban. It is believed that the Prophet Muhammed wore a head covering as well, so it is considered commendable to emulate him.\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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