<span lang="EN-GB">Sikhs encounter challenges related to the recognition of their religious rights and practices in various regions. Issues such as restrictions on wearing religious attire, including the turban and kirpan (a ceremonial dagger), in certain settings like schools, workplaces, or public institutions have been sources of contention. These limitations often conflict with Sikh religious obligations, leading to debates and legal battles to safeguard the right to religious expression. Additionally, challenges persist in securing legal accommodations, such as the inclusion of Sikh religious holidays in official calendars or accommodating religious practices, like the requirement to maintain unshorn hair, within certain professions. The struggle for recognition of Sikhism as a distinct faith and the acknowledgment of its principles and traditions as integral to religious freedom and cultural identity remains an ongoing challenge for the Sikh community globally.</span>