Iran sentences musicians to 74 lashes for ‘vulgar’ no-hijab performance (opens original article in a new tab)

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight others received 74 lashes for performing without a hijab and being charged with 'vulgar and immoral content' during a 2024 online concert.

• Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without hijab in 2024 YouTube concert
• Eight other musicians and production team members received same sentence for 'vulgar and immoral content' charges
• Human rights groups condemned the punishment as disproportionate and questionable under Iranian law
• Legal experts noted women singing is not criminalized in Iran, making 'obscene content' charges legally dubious