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In Iran, the mandatory hijab law is no longer enforced, and wearing it does not carry any fines, penalties, or legal consequences. This was announced by Mohammadreza Bahunar, a member of the Iranian Advisory Council, according to the Axar.az news agency.
According to Bahunar, enforcing the hijab law is impossible from a legal and regulatory perspective. He emphasized that citizens need not fear legal consequences for refusing to wear the hijab, and that they can report it to the police if necessary.
"Mandatory hijab will no longer entail any fines, penalties, or legal consequences. Pass this on to the police," Bahunar said.
He noted that every country has its own customs and traditions regarding clothing, which must be respected. At the same time, government decisions must also be followed. Bahunar emphasized that some citizens still advocate for mandatory hijab and have staged protests, including sit-ins in front of the parliament building. However, the current system's decision is that the "Hijab Law" is not mandatory.
Previously, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also spoke out about this law, noting that violent measures to enforce it will not lead to results.
The 25-member Advisory Council of Iran is an advisory body to the country's supreme leader. Its responsibilities include resolving conflicts between the Guardian Council and the Majlis, Iran's parliament.
Thus, the new decision is systemic in nature and legally enshrines the abolition of the mandatory wearing of the hijab for women and girls in the country.
