Flyers are being distributed across Iran encouraging women to observe mandatory hijab, with a reminder that non-Muslim women are also bound by Article 638 of the law, according to reports from Iran. The flyers also claim that women in ancient Persia wore hijab, a claim archaeologists have rejected as based on male figures.
Flyers are being distributed across Iran encouraging women to adhere to mandatory hijab, with a specific reference to Article 638 of the law, which applies to non-Muslim women as well. The flyers also include a historical claim that women in ancient Persia wore hijab – a claim that has been rejected by archaeologists and researchers who say the figures in question are male. The source did not specify which cities or how many flyers were distributed.
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