When was hijab mandatory in Iran?

1979
In Iran, after the 1979 revolution, wearing the veil for women became obligatory under law to represent the values promulgated by the new Islamic regime.

What did the Iranian revolution do to women?

Women marched in support of a freer, more egalitarian government. With passage of time, some of the rights that women had gained under Shah, were systematically removed, through legislation, such as the forced wearing of the hijab, particularly the chador.

Is makeup illegal in Iran?

Iran’s beauty products market is now the second largest in the Middle East despite a 1979 ban on cosmetics, it was reported on Tuesday. However, officially the make-up ban is still in force and women in government jobs are prevented from wearing cosmetics, like lipstick and nail polish.

Were hijabs always mandatory in Iran?

No, hijabs weren’t always mandatory in Iran. It was only after the 1979 Revolution that women are required to wear a scarf whenever they are in public spaces. Before, women did wear chadors and hijabs, but much less than they do now when it is required by law (hijab, not chador).

What happened in Iran’s 1979 hijab crisis?

Women rally against the hijab in 1979: Soon after taking power, Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini decreed that all women had to wear the veil – regardless of religion or nationality. On 8 March – International Women’s Day – thousands of women from all walks of life turned out to protest against the law.

Is Iran changing the way women dress and wear their hair?

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 brought seismic changes to Iran, not least for women. One area that has come under scrutiny is the way women dress and wear their hair – the old Shah, in the 1930s, banned the veil and ordered police to forcibly remove headscarves.

What is the hijab movement?

The image of Masih Alinejad that sparked a movement It is five years since Iranian Masih Alinejad started a movement – since joined by thousands of women – protesting against the compulsory wearing of the hijab, or headscarf, in her country.