Iran arrests female singer for performing online concert without hijab

thestar.com — December 14, 2024 at 08:00 PM UTC

Iranian authorities have arrested singer Parastoo Ahmady after she performed a virtual concert on YouTube without a hijab. The concert, which featured male musicians, was viewed over 1.4 million times. Ahmady was arrested in Sari City, and her lawyer stated that the charges against her are currently unknown. Two musicians from her band were also arrested in Tehran. This incident follows a shift in enforcement of Iran's strict dress code for women. While there was a period of leniency, recent weeks have seen a return to stricter measures by authorities.

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