Religion and Ritual

Ceremony


 
Shriner's fez, ca. 1981
The headwear of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, a fraternal organization with 9,000 members in Canada. Inspired by the exotic Middle East and North Africa, the Shriners have adopted the Muslim fez, decorated with crescent, star and scimitar (Arab sabre).
CMC 81-3.3

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