Tehran: An Iranian court has sentenced famous Iranian singer Prastu Ahmadi, who went viral for conducting a live concert online without wearing a hijab (headscarf). This is not a simple punishment, but rather, a sentence of 74 lashes. The court and the Iranian regime’s action has been widely criticized.
Wearing a hijab is mandatory in public places in Iran. However, women activists have drawn international attention by holding many protests against this. Hijab was not mandatory in Iranian society in the past. However, hijab has been made mandatory under the rule of Ayatollah Khamenei.
However, 29-year-old Prastu Ahmadi did not wear a hijab in this livestream program. This online singing show was watched by millions of people. The court has declared not only the hijab-free singer Prastu Ahmadi, but also eight other members of the production team, including the musicians of her music band, guilty of violating the rules in this show.
The court’s move has caused widespread outrage. It is facing intense global outrage. Human rights organizations and artists around the world have strongly condemned the Iranian government and the court’s move.
Two-year ban!
In addition to 74 lashes, the Iranian court has banned the singer from participating in any cultural activities for two years. Violation of this ban is punishable by punishment.
What is the charge?
The Iranian singer is accused of violating the rules online in public. She is accused of offending public decency by broadcasting obscene and immoral content on the Internet.
The singer who sang a patriotic song!
Famous singer Prastu Ahmadi performed a musical program without a hijab at a program held in December 2024. In this program, she sang the song ‘Az Khoone Jawaane Watan’, one of Iran’s most famous patriotic songs. A large number of music enthusiasts participated in the program of this song.