According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Iranian leader Khamenei discussed the compulsory headscarf issue, which has recently been brought to the agenda, during his meeting with the country’s officials in the capital Tehran.
“Wearing the headscarf is a religious and legal obligation. It is haram to violate it,” Khamenei said. used the phrases.
Saying that many of those who do not wear the headscarf are “unaware of the provocations of the enemy and spy agencies on this issue,” Khamenei said, “If they knew who and which organizations are behind the struggle against the headscarf, they would not do this.” he said.
Noting that the problem in question will definitely be resolved, Khamenei said, “Of course, the enemy acted with a plan, and we must act with a plan. Unlawful things should not be done.” made its assessment.
SHOWS IN IRAN AND THE HEADSCARF OBLIGATION
Protests broke out across the country in September last year in Iran, when 22-year-old Mahsa Emini died after being detained by the morality police.
During the protests, the demands for the relaxation of the compulsory headscarf law, which has been implemented since 1979, came to the agenda again.
After the demonstrations that lasted for about 4 months, there are criticisms about the fact that women do not comply with the compulsory headscarf rules in some cities.
While it is seen on social media that some women in the country are walking around without a headscarf in the streets and workplaces, the pro-regime conservatives, who have been disturbed by this situation recently, have been reacting to the situation and calling on the authorities to implement the rules.
The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and the Ministry of National Education, to which higher education institutions are affiliated, stated in their statements that students who do not comply with the law of veiling cannot benefit from education. (AA)