Parastoo Ahmady, a 27-year-old female singer from Iran, has been arrested for performing a virtual concert on YouTube without a hijab, amid ongoing restrictions.
Milad Panahipour, Ahmady's lawyer, conveyed uncertainty regarding the charges against her and stated that two musicians from her band were also arrested, which raises concerns.
Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, women's participation in music has been heavily restricted, particularly regarding solo performances for mixed-gender audiences.
The hijab has become a politicized symbol in Iran, representing broader issues of women's rights and individual freedoms in the wake of protests following Mahsa Amini's death.
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