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Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab <p>Musicians and production team understood to be facing same punishment after livestream of patriotic song</p><p>The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a concert livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel in 2024.</p><p>According to court documents, the criminal court of Qom province sentenced the artists to flogging, a two-year ban on leaving the country and a two-year ban on engaging in artistic activities on charges that include offending public decency through the production and publication of “vulgar and immoral content” on cyberspace platforms.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/iran-parastoo-ahmadi-74-lashes-singing-without-hijab">Continue reading...</a>

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Who is Parastoo Ahmadi? Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for livestreaming concert without hijab Parastoo Ahmadi is an Iranian singer and composer who became widely known for challenging Iran's restrictions on female performers.

JINHAGENCY | Flogging, Curfew, and Artistic Ban…Penalties Against ... Flogging, Curfew, and Artistic Ban…Penalties Against Singer Parastoo Ahamdi Iran’s Qom Criminal Court sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes, a two-year curfew, and artistic ban for performing without hijab online. actual Thursday, 18 Jun 2026, 15:20 News Center_ Restrictions on artistic freedoms in Iran have escalated as authorities tighten censorship on creative works, ban performances and exhibitions, and summon artists for interrogation, raising widespread concerns about the future of cultural expression in the country. The Criminal court of Qom has issued a sentence of 74 lashes, a two-years curfew, and a two-year ban from any artistic activity against singer Parastoo Ahmadi, along with eight other participants and musicians in the “Caravanserai Concert.” According to the ruling, these individuals were charged with “Violating public decency by producing and publishing vulgar and immoral content in cyberspace.” The head of the investigation branch rejected the defendants’ defense and issued a conviction. In December 2024, Parastoo Ahmadi drew widespread public attention by posting a video of her music…

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 barbaric lashes for belting out patriotic song without a hijab Parastoo Ahmadi, 29, and other artists were slapped with the savage flogging by the criminal court of Qom province over a livestream performance from December 2024, according to court documents reviewed by the Guardian.

Singer Parastoo Ahmadi and Members of the "Caravanserai Concert" Team ... HRANA – Parastoo Ahmadi, a singer, along with eight members of the production team and musicians involved in the “Caravanserai Concert,” has been sentenced by the Criminal Court of Qom Province to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year prohibition on artistic activities. According to HRANA, citing BBC Persian, Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of the production team and musicians of the “Caravanserai Concert” have been sentenced to flogging and other penalties. According to the report, Parastoo Ahmadi, together with eight members of the concert’s production team and musicians, was sentenced by the Criminal Court of Qom Province to 74 discretionary lashes, a two-year ban on leaving the country, and a two-year ban on engaging in artistic activities. The charges against the defendants reportedly included “offending public decency through the production and publication of vulgar and immoral content on cyberspace platforms.” In December 2024, Parastoo Ahmadi and several of her musicians held a symbolic concert without an audience at the Deir Gachin Caravanserai in Qom. The performance was livestreamed o…

Iranian singer, 27, who was arrested for refusing to wear a hijab while ... ByTOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published:19:14 EDT, 23 December 2024|Updated:21:42 EDT, 23 December 2024 21 Viewcomments A female Iranian singer who refused to wear a hijab and was arrested for not adhering to the strict Islamic dress code has been freed on bail for £560,000. Singer Parastoo Ahmadi appeared in a court in Tehran where she was charged and released on  bail of around 30-billion Rials (£560,000), Ham Mihan daily reported. The paper added that 'charges were also explained to musicians of the virtual concert,' and they were freed on bail of about £30,000 each. The concert was filmed inIranwith Ahmadi and her four-man backing band on keyboard, percussion and guitars, on December 11 with no audience present. The band were playing outside on a stage in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex,Iran International reported. Parastoo Ahmadi was not wearing a headscarf and was bare-shouldered in a long, flowing black dress. She streamed the concert on herYouTubechannel. The judiciary's news website then said a 'legal case' was filed against the singer and the production staff for perfo…

74 Lashes For A Song: Iranian Female Artist Sentenced For Virtual ... No media source currently available Iranian authorities have sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi to a punishment of 74 lashes for performing in a YouTube video that has racked up 2.9 million views over the last two years. Ahmadi sang the well-known patriotic song From The Blood Of The Youth to an empty theater space in 2024 with the help of eight musicians and crew. They have also been sentenced to flogging, a travel ban, and a prohibition on any "artistic activities" for the next two years. Ahmadi was accused of "offending public decency" after she performed without a hijab, the head covering mandated by Iranian morality police. Share Share

Iranian Singer and Her Band Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Releasing Music ... The Criminal Court of Qom Province has sentenced Parastoo Ahmadi and eight musicians and production crew members of the “Caravanserai Concert” to 74 discretionary lashes, a two-year ban on artistic activities, and a two-year travel ban on charges of “outrageous offense to public decency.” According to a copy of the published verdict, the court cited Article 638 of the Islamic Penal Code and Article 743 of the Computer Crimes Law to mandate these penalties, alongside an order to publicize the convictions in public media. This is a preliminary ruling and remains subject to appeal. In November/December 2024, Parastoo Ahmadi published a video of the “Caravanserai Concert” on social media without complying with mandatory hijab laws, accompanied by a group of male musicians. The performance quickly garnered widespread attention and triggered immediate reactions from judicial bodies. Following the video’s release, the judiciary filed criminal charges against the creators, leading to the temporary detention of several individuals involved in the production. The text of the indictment describes Parastoo Ahmadi’s …