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Iran’s famous singer Parastu Ahmadi and her eight companions have been sentenced to a dreadful punishment of 74 lashes for holding an online concert. As soon as this news came out, there was a stir in the whole world. Everyone is curious to know why such a cruel punishment was given to a live music show? In fact, 29-year-old Parastu Ahmadi, without wearing a hijab, performed a live concert on the social media platform YouTube, in which she sang a very popular patriotic song of Iran. Angered by this, the Iranian administration has taken this strict step against him and his fellow musicians.
Coming live in sleeveless clothes and without hijab was difficult.
According to media reports, during this online concert, Parastu Ahmadi did not wear hijab as per Islamic rules and she was seen in sleeveless clothes. A court in Iran’s Qom province, hearing the case, considered this act a flagrant violation of the country’s laws. The court not only sentenced the singer and his associates to 74 lashes, but also completely banned them from taking part in any kind of artistic or cultural activities and leaving the country for the next two years.
Court made serious allegation of spreading obscenity
This whole controversy started when a 27-minute video of Parastu Ahmadi spread like wildfire on social media. This video got millions of views on YouTube, in which she was seen doing jugalbandi with four male musicians. Parastu and his fellow musicians were detained by Iranian security agencies soon after the video went viral. However, he was later released on bail, but the case continued in the court. Now the court has given this verdict, finding the singer guilty of ‘publishing obscene content’ and ‘violating public decency’.
‘Imaginary concert’ became a symbol of women’s freedom
While sharing this video on the internet, Parastu Ahmadi wrote ‘imaginary concert’ in its caption. Human rights organizations and social media users around the world have considered this bold step of Parastu as a symbol of women’s freedom of expression and their rights. On the other hand, the Iranian regime considered it an insult to its traditional and legal boundaries. Let us tell you that under the strict Islamic laws of Iran, it is completely mandatory for women to wear hijab in all public places and digital platforms, for violating which there is a provision of very severe punishment.
