Iranian president calls veil a religious and legal necessity
- March 10, 2023
- 0
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said the use of the Islamic veil is legal obligation and one religious need Iranian women in lead a “chaste” life And guarantee the
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said the use of the Islamic veil is legal obligation and one religious need Iranian women in lead a “chaste” life And guarantee the
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said the use of the Islamic veil is legal obligation and one religious need Iranian women in lead a “chaste” life And guarantee the safety of society.
The President also called on the country’s departments to “monitor” the application of the laws, which have been enforced since 1983. impose usage hijab For all iranian over nine years, according to a statement released this Friday by the government.
“The social experience of the Islamic Republic shows that women and girls this land emphasize service chastity and the veil as a priority that provides safety live chaste and religious life“, Raisi said on Thursday at the State Public Council.
Photo via Reuters
The ultra-conservative president described the hijab as the need for sharia– Islamic law- and legal requirement members of Iranian society agreed that everyone in the country should abide by.
Thus, Raisi called on cultural and educational institutions and the media to “clarify the issue of the veil and chastity” to young people in order to “clarify doubts” on this issue.
The President acknowledged that “some people different opinionsregarding this dress, but stressed that “observance of the laws must be considered a principle.”
Thus, asked the Social Council of the State and other institutions of the Persian country, in order to “create the necessary coordination for monitor application of the law (veil) to create conditions for save social security“
Photo via Reuters
SOCIAL REVOLUTION
Presidential declarations occur when numerous Iranians ceased to cover their heads with a veil in the village, in some social revolution unleashed by the death in September of Mahsa Amini after being arrested precisely for wearing the hijab badly.
Death of a 22-year-old Kurdish girl released the largest anti-Islamic Republic protests in decades, organized by young people shouting “woman, life, freedom”, which all but disappeared after repression which caused almost 500 dead and in which they were hanged four protesters.
Faced with continuous feminine gestures social disobedienceMore conservative voices They ask that the laws imposing these clothes be enforced.
Photo via Reuters
“Removing the veil is tantamount to show hostility Islamic Republic and its values. The people who committed this abnormal act should be punishedIranian judiciary head Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said this week.
for now he is not forced women to cover their heads, but in recent weeks steps are being taken In this sense.
Authorities recently closed two pharmacies in Tehran and northern Amol because their employees they didn’t wear a veil And in several universities They reminded the students that they should cover up.
EFE
Source: Aristegui Noticias
As an experienced journalist and author, Mary has been reporting on the latest news and trends for over 5 years. With a passion for uncovering the stories behind the headlines, Mary has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of journalism. Her writing style is insightful, engaging and thought-provoking, as she takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues of our time.