Parastoo Ahmadi performed without a hijab

Jun 19, 2026

03:29 pm

What's the storyParastoo Ahmadi, an Iranian singer and composer, has been sentenced to 74 lashes by a court in Qom province for performing without a hijab during a livestreamed concert.

The performance, which took place in December 2024 and was later shared on her YouTube channel, reportedly went viral and has since accumulated millions of views.