The Kara literally means a fink: signifying the bond between a Sikh and the Guru (Divine Master).
The kara is circular in shape and is a symbol of restraint. In practice the kara is a constant reminder to the Sikh of ideal behaviour in the event of weakness and thus it must not be confused with jewellery.
A Kara of an adequate size and reasonable thickness should be worn. During sports activities the kara can be covered with a sweat-band.
The Kara as already emphasised is one of the five K's and should not be removed to suit the environment.
The courts have ruled that Sikhs are a "racial group" for the purposes of the Race Relations Act 1976. A rule which operated to forbid the wearing of a Kara, or resulted in, for example, the removal of a person from a football pitch who insisted on wearing one, could be alleged to constitute unlawful indirect discrimination under section 17 of the Act.
Sikh Federation (UK)
The kara is circular in shape and is a symbol of restraint. In practice the kara is a constant reminder to the Sikh of ideal behaviour in the event of weakness and thus it must not be confused with jewellery.
A Kara of an adequate size and reasonable thickness should be worn. During sports activities the kara can be covered with a sweat-band.
The Kara as already emphasised is one of the five K's and should not be removed to suit the environment.
The courts have ruled that Sikhs are a "racial group" for the purposes of the Race Relations Act 1976. A rule which operated to forbid the wearing of a Kara, or resulted in, for example, the removal of a person from a football pitch who insisted on wearing one, could be alleged to constitute unlawful indirect discrimination under section 17 of the Act.
Sikh Federation (UK)