Shafaq News/ Iranian Vice PresidentMohammad Javad Zarif revealed that his country had put off enforcing the strictIslamic dress code rules for women to ease “pressure” on them.
Speaking at the World Economic Forumin Davos, Zarif stated that President Masoud Pezeshkian did not enforce the law[Law on Supporting the Family through the Promotion of the Culture of Chastityand Hijab], with the consent of the Speaker of Parliament, the Head of theJudiciary, and others in the National Security Council, according to AFP.
"If you go to the streets ofTehran, you will find women not covering their hair. It's against the law, butthe government has decided not to put women under pressure," he affirmed."We are moving in the right direction… It is not enough, but it is a stepin the right direction.”
Hijab Law
In September 2023, Tehran agreed towhat is officially known as the Law on Supporting the Family through thePromotion of the Culture of Chastity and Hijab, more commonly referred to asthe Hijab Law. According to experts cited by Iranian media, the regulation“explicitly prohibits nudity, the removal of the hijab, and inappropriateattire in public spaces, both physical and virtual."
The draft law was initiallyscheduled to be referred to Pezeshkian in December, but he expressed"reservations" about the text, highlighting areas of"ambiguity."
Earlier in January, governmentspokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that the delay was due to certainprovisions that “could have serious social consequences.”
Notably, the hijab is worn by manyMuslim women as a symbol of modesty, privacy, and morality. It reportedlysignifies a commitment to faith and cultural identity, enabling women toexpress their beliefs and values with pride. For many, the hijab serves as asource of empowerment, fostering community and solidarity among those withshared values. It is also regarded as a mark of respect and dignity, embodyingsignificant social and moral principles.
However, in Western discourse, thehijab is often used as a cultural or religious symbol to justify “questionableand inhumane policies” toward Eastern nations, analysts note. There isallegedly little consideration of the philosophy behind the hijab or how Muslimwomen feel more protected, valued, and independent when wearing it.
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