Iran's Anti-Hijab Movement Is Growing



Daily Mail: Anti-hijab protesters defy Iranian authorities after the arrest of nearly 30 women for not wearing headscarves

* Symbolic protests took place throughout the country by defiant women
* Images posted on social media show the women uncovered in public places
* A prominent activist meanwhile describes the hijab as a 'symbol of oppression'
* 'It is the 21st century and we want to be our true selves,' Masih Alinejad said

Protests against the compulsory wearing of hijabs in Iran have continued despite the arrests earlier this week of 29 women for appearing in public without a headscarf.

Symbolic protests took place throughout the country this week with women posting videos and photographs on social media of themselves standing on utility boxes, street sidewalks and other public places as they defiantly waved their hijabs.

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Jafar Montazeri played down the escalating protests on Wednesday, saying they were 'trivial' and 'childish' moves possibly incited by foreigners.

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