Yes, daylia, I have not only heard of bidets, I have used one or two! Clever people, the French. I like 'em. Specially the women... ;-) But I digress.

The reason I know how Muslims wash themselves is mainly that I have known quite a few Muslims for decades now and visited at their houses, and I noticed that they often have a water pitcher placed near the toilet, and I must have asked why. But that was a long time ago.

You are right that not all turban-wearers are Muslims. Some are Sikhs, and there may be others as well, but I'm not sure. Matter of fact, I think that it IS mostly Sikhs who wear turbans, and they are similarly fastidious about washing the body.

Come on, people, VOTE! This is a vital question of our time!