Previously displayed with a gendered appearance, now shown as gender neutral on most platforms. Turban is a very traditional and culturally important clothing which holds a lot of importance for both the Sikhs and the Muslims. Also, it is nowadays a type of fashion statement as well and that is why even the emoji showing a person wearing turban has become so much widespread and viral. The main aim behind introducing this emoji was to represent the diversity of different cultures and religious practices within the digital communication arena.
HISTORY:
Even if the introduction of this emoji was merely to enhance the consideration of cultural diversity, its designs and variations have been refined to a great extent over time and now, it better reflects the nuances of the cultural practices that it originally represented.
USES:
Such type of emoji can be used to share in digital conversations and discussions about religious freedom, cultural representation, or any other related fields. Also, even some general conversations can include this emoji when someone is referencing a person who is wearing a turban.
| Name | Person Wearing Turban |
|---|---|
| Codepoint | U+1F473 |
| Unicode | Man with Turban |
| Apple Name | Person with Turban |
| Android Name | |
| Shortcode | :person_wearing_turban: (Discord) |