Sikhism in France


French Sikhs are a minority group in France. Numbering about 30 000, most of the Sikhs are based in Bobigny. There is one gurudwara in Bobigny.

Turban ban

French Sikhs have been in the limelight since the 2004 turban ban, banning Sikhs and other religions from sporting a headwear. This has met with anger and worldwide protest by the Sikhs. At least five Sikhs wearing turbans or cloth covers for their uncut hair were barred from classrooms near Paris. For three years the Sikhs continuously persuaded the authorities to lift the ban on the turban.

Gurdwaras

s in France include: