Huffington Magazine Issue 9 | Page 65

TRADITION AMID TRAGEDY Deciding to cut his hair to join the U.S. Army was a difficult decision for Cadet Simratpal Singh. In the Sikh religion, hair should remain uncut for both men and women. He hopes to eventually pave the way for army-bound Sikhs to keep their hair, which is allowed for the forces of Britain, Canada and India. HUFFINGTON 08.12.12