# Obama's Trip to India: Sikhs Are Not Muslims October 25, 2010 Author: John L. Esposito and Sheila B. Lalwani Source: Middle East Online News that President Obama may skip a visit to the Golden Temple, the holy shrine to millions of Sikhs on his upcoming trip to India, is a sign of the confused times in which we find ourselves. Part of the requirement for entering the Golden Temple - a sprawling and serene complex of polished marble that is the spiritual center of the Sikh religion - is that men must cover their heads. Their headcovering has to include a knot because tying carries a spiritual significance. See also:- [ Advocacy/Government ](/news-stories/advocacygovernment) - [ Islamophobia ](/news-stories/islamophobia) - [ Opinions/Editorials ](/news-stories/opinionseditorials) - [ September 11 ](/news-stories/september-11) - [ Pluralism Project ](/news-stories/pluralism-project) - [ Sikhophobia ](/news-stories/sikhophobia) - [ Interfaith ](/religions/interfaith) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) - [ Sikhism ](/religions/sikhism) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)