The concert, which was recorded outdoors in Iran but without an audience, has been viewed millions of times and has sparked great attention among Iranians. The recording was published on Wednesday, and the next day it was announced that the concert had become the subject of a legal case, and on Saturday the singer was arrested.
Unfortunately, we do not know the charges against Ahmadi, who arrested her or where she is being held, but we will follow up on the case, says lawyer Milad Panahipour.
Two of the four male musicians who accompanied her have also been arrested on Saturday.
In Iran, it is forbidden for women to show their hair in public and to sing and dance solo in front of an audience with both men and women. The strict dress codes against women have become even more stringent following the wave of protests against the regime and for women's rights that swept across the country in 2022. Many women still challenge the legislation, despite risking harsh penalties.
