Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes for performing online without hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi, an Iranian singer and composer, was sentenced to 74 lashes, a two-year ban on engaging in artistic activities, and a two-year curfew for performing in a livestreamed concert in December 2024 without wearing a hijab. She and eight other artists were charged with offending public decency through the production and publication of 'vulgar and immoral content' on cyberspace platforms.另
Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes by the criminal court of Qom province for performing in a livestreamed concert in December 2024 without wearing a hijab. She and eight other artists were charged with offending public decency through the production and publication of 'vulgar and immoral content' on cyberspace platforms. Ahmadi was also sentenced to a two-year ban on engaging in artistic activities and a two-year curfew, according to jinhaagency.com. The Guardian reported that she received an additional two-year ban on leaving the country. According to HindustanTimes, Parastoo Ahmadi is an Iranian singer and composer.
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