Iranian authorities have arrested two organizers of a marathon held on Kish Island after images surfaced showing several female participants running without hijabs. The event, which took place on December 5, featured around 2,000 women and 3,000 men competing in separate categories. Photos of women in red T-shirts without head coverings quickly spread on social media, prompting conservative backlash and official intervention. Prosecutors in Kish described the marathon as a violation of “public decency,” though they did not clarify what specific rules were broken. Government officials said the issue extended beyond hijab law violations, calling the event’s overall nature “unacceptable.” Progressive voices within Iranian society expressed support for the women, viewing their participation as a quiet act of defiance against restrictive gender policies. The arrests highlight the enduring tension between Iran’s conservative establishment and reform-minded citizens over women’s rights and personal freedoms. The hijab debate remains central to Iran’s political and social discourse, with authorities oscillating between limited tolerance and harsh enforcement.
ইরানে আয়োজিত এক ম্যারাথনে নারীদের মাথায় হিজাব না থাকাকে কেন্দ্র করে দুই আয়োজককে গ্রেফতার করা হয়েছে। শুক্রবার (৫ ডিসেম্বর) কিশ দ্বীপে আয়োজিত ওই প্রতিযোগিতার ছবি সামাজিক যোগাযোগমাধ্যমে ছড়ানোর পর দ্রুতই এই ব্যবস্থা নেওয়া হয়। ম্যারাথনে প্রায় দুই হাজার না
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