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Stubble, however, is not allowed. Full beards were popular among units deployed in Afghanistan, as it is easier to maintain when in the field. This also helped to break down cultural barriers between the Danish and the Afghans, as most Afghan men wear full beards, and because many Danes grow red-coloured beards, an Afghan symbol of bravery.
In the Armed, Paramilitary and Law enforcement forces of India, male Sikh servicemen are allowed to grow full beards as their religion expressly requires followers to do so. However, they are specifically required to "dress up their hair and beard properly". [1] In December 2003, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Muslims in uniform can grow ...
The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance. Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards Skip to main content
As the beard is a requirement according to the Rehat Maryada, the current regulation [13] has created a regulatory barrier that has kept observant Sikh men from serving in the United States Armed Forces in large numbers. Retired Colonel GB Singh, applied to serve in the U.S. Army in 1979.
In one such example, Muhammad advised that men must grow beards, and as to moustaches, cut the longer hairs as to not let them cover the upper lips (as this is the Fitra, the tradition of prophets). [39] Thus, growing a beard while keeping the moustache from covering the upper lip is a well-established tradition in many Muslim societies. [38]
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Men who are full blooded 100% Native American (First Nations in Canada) cannot grow facial hair. Those that have facial hair likely have at least some other ancestry. The same gene that enables some men to grow beards better also causes male baldness, ironically, as what causes it reacts differently with different hair follicle types.