Tehran: In Iran these days women are seen fighting for their rights. She has now come out on the streets and the reason for this is the Hijab law here. Under the Hijab Law in Iran, women are required to keep their hair covered in public places at all costs. After which now women are seen protesting against it. Many videos are also going viral on social media. In which women are protesting against the hardline President of the country.
Authorities are taking action
The President of Iran, Ibrahim Raisi, is a Maulana. He is supported by every conservative section of the country. Now he has to face the anger of the youth of the country. According to the youth, the hijab law is a “planned way to advance moral corruption in Islamic society”. Due to the protests, the authorities here have also started taking action.
Protest against dress code
Authorities in Iran are now catching people who are planning to protest. Authorities celebrated ‘hijab and purity’ at the Azadi Stadium in the capital Tehran on Tuesday. In this program, women were encouraged to follow the rule of wearing a hijab. Iran’s security forces are patrolling the entire country and convincing women to follow the dress code. While women are largely protesting against the dress code.
What is Hijab Rule?
Women in Iran must cover their heads at all costs. She can never and under any circumstances go to a public place without covering her hair. But, these restrictions also depend on the political background of the woman. Some regions are more independent than others. Strictness is imposed on the women of the Mashad and Qom provinces.
Not allowed in offices, banks
Whereas in the capital Tehran or in a province like Shiraz, women easily get exemptions from these rules. Raisi came to power last year. Since then there have been more new rules regarding the hijab. Under the new rules, women wearing hijab incorrectly are not allowed entry into government offices, banks, and public transport.
