The Criminal Court of Qom province in Iran has issued a verdict against 29-year-old Iranian singer Parastu Ahmadi.
Modern.az reports, citing foreign media, that the court sentenced the singer to 74 lashes for performing a song without a hijab during the protests held in 2024.
In addition, Parastu Ahmadi has been banned from leaving the country and engaging in creative activities for two years.
According to information, the singer performed a patriotic song titled “Az Khoone Javanane Vatan” (“From the Blood of the Youth of the Homeland”) during the protests. The video of her performance quickly spread on social networks and caused a great resonance.
It should be noted that the decision has caused discussions in Iranian society and on social media.
