Iranian Women Run Tehran Race Without Hijab, Defying Law
Hundreds of women reportedly took part in a 10-kilometre race in Tehran without wearing the mandatory headscarf, according to Al Jazeera.
Hundreds of Iranian women defied the country's mandatory hijab law by running in a 10-kilometre race in Tehran without wearing headscarves, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The broadcaster described the participation of the women as an act of defiance against Iran's compulsory dress code, which requires women to cover their hair in public.
Al Jazeera's report did not provide further details on the organizers of the race, the exact number of participants, or the response from Iranian authorities.
Iran has enforced hijab laws since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, requiring women to wear headscarves in public. The rules have faced growing public resistance in recent years, particularly following nationwide protests in 2022 sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died in police custody after being detained for allegedly violating the dress code.
This report is based solely on information provided by Al Jazeera. Further details, including official statements from Iranian authorities, were not immediately available.
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