In a bold act of defiance against Iran’s strict dress codes, Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was arrested on December 14, 2024, after performing an online concert without wearing a hijab. The arrest comes amid the country’s harsh restrictions on women’s rights and artistic expression, including a ban on women singing publicly.
Ahmadi’s lawyer confirmed her detention, along with the arrest of two band members, Ehsan Beiraghdar and Soheil Faghih-Nassiri. The lawyer condemned the arrests as a violation of artistic freedom and raised concerns over Ahmadi’s safety in custody. The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with activists demanding the immediate release of Ahmadi and her band.
This arrest is just the latest in a series of crackdowns by Iranian authorities on artistic expression, highlighting the ongoing struggle for creative freedom in the country.
