Iran arrests singer for performing online concert without hijab

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Iranian authorities have arrested singer Parastoo Ahmady after she performed a virtual concert on YouTube without a hijab. The arrest occurred in Sari City, following a case filed by the judiciary regarding her performance. Ahmady, 27, wore a sleeveless dress during the concert, which has garnered over 1.4 million views. Two musicians from her band were also arrested in Tehran on the same day. The enforcement of hijab laws has fluctuated in Iran, especially after protests in 2022. Recently, authorities have taken a firmer stance on dress code violations.


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