Mehdi Yarrahi
Mehdi Yarrahi is an Iranian singer-songwriter known for his bold and socially conscious music. His song 'Roosarito' called for women to remove their hijabs, aligning with the protests that erupted in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. In early 2024, Yarrahi was sentenced to 74 lashes and a prison term for his song, which was deemed illegal by Iranian authorities. Despite the harsh punishment, he expressed his willingness to endure the sentence while condemning the inhumane nature of such punishment.
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Mehdi Yarrahi is a famous Iranian singer who was sentenced to 74 lashes for supporting anti-hijab protests.
Penyanyi Iran dihukum sebat kerana sokong protes antihijab
Malaysia· 2025-03-07
Mehdi Yarrahi is a popular Iranian musician who was punished with 74 lashes for supporting a nationwide uprising.
He Sang in Praise of Women Exposing Their Hair. Iran Flogged Him.
United States· 2025-03-06
Mehdi Yarrahi was lashed 74 times as punishment for supporting protests against hijab laws in Iran.
Mehdi Yarrahi: Iranian singer flogged 74 times after singing about hijab removal, lawyer saysUnited States· 2025-03-06Mehdi Yarrahi, a well-known Iranian protest singer who spoke out against the country’s strict dress code for women, has been given 74 lashes as part of an agreement to end a criminal case against him.
Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi given 74 lashes over protest song | Iran
United Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Mehdi Yarrahi received 74 lashes as part of his sentence for publishing a song calling on women to remove their hijabs during the 2022 protests.
Un cantante iraní recibe 74 latigazos por una canción contra el velo
Bolivia· 2025-03-05