Zunnar
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Zunnar (also spelt "zunar" or "zonar"; Arabic: زنار zunār) was a distinctive belt or girdle, part of the clothing that Christians in Jerusalem were required to wear in order to differentiate themselves from Muslims.[1]
The requirement to wear the zunnar was noted in the Pact of Umar.[1]
Modern Usage [edit]
- In the early 2000s, the Taliban in Afghanistan required Afghan Hindus to wear yellow badges.[2][3][4]
References [edit]
- ^ a b Medieval Sourcebook: Pact of Umar: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/pact-umar.html
- ^ Taliban to mark Afghan Hindus,CNN
- ^ Taliban: Hindus Must Wear Identity Labels,People's Daily
- ^ US Lawmakers Condemn Taliban Treatment Of Hindus,CNSnews.com
