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News in English (USA) / 15.12.2024 / 18:00

Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab in Virtual Concert

Parastoo Ahmadi, a 27-year-old Iranian singer, was arrested after performing an online concert without wearing a hijab, defying the country’s mandatory dress code. The concert, which garnered significant attention with over 1.6 million views on YouTube, led to legal action from Iranian authorities, who claimed her performance was unauthorized. Following her brief detention, Ahmadi was released, but the incident has sparked significant outrage and highlighted ongoing protests against the hijab laws in Iran. The judiciary has opened a case against her, and further repercussions are anticipated as the public calls for greater freedom of expression.
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