An Iranian singer named Parastoo Ahmadi is in trouble for performing at an online concert without wearing a hijab, which goes against Iran’s strict dress rules. The country’s legal system is now looking into this issue because they believe she broke laws regarding clothing and religion.
Parastoo held her concert on YouTube on Wednesday, where she wore a long black dress with bare shoulders and no headscarf. The concert took place in a beautiful old building in Iran, without any audience, and she was with her four musicians.
Before the show started, she shared a message saying, “I am Parastoo, the girl who cannot stay quiet and brings music for my beloved country. Listen to my voice and dream of a free nation.” One of the songs she sang referenced the protests that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested by the morality police.
After the concert, the Iranian judiciary announced that they are taking action against Parastoo and her team. Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, women in Iran have been required to wear hijabs in public, and it’s also illegal for them to sing in public places.
Making matters more serious, a new law will soon be in effect that could punish women harshly for not following hijab rules. According to Amnesty International, some women could even face severe punishments under this new law.
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