Iran arrests singer Parastoo Ahmady for performing online concert without hijab

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Iranian authorities have arrested singer Parastoo Ahmady, 27, 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's concert, which featured her in a sleeveless dress, 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 resumed stricter actions against violations of the Islamic dress code.


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