Nowadays, a video of a girl is going viral on social media, in which she is seen roaming in innerwear on the streets of Iran. It is said that the name of this girl is Ahou Dariyai, and she has openly raised her voice against the hijab.
After Mahsa Amini, now Ahou Dariyai is being considered the new face of anti-hijab in Iran. Although many people have criticized this move, some people are praising her bravery. By breaking the shackles of hijab, Ahou has drawn the world’s attention. Let’s know who Ahou Dariyai is and why she is in the news.
Who is Ahou Dariyai?
Ahou Dariyai is a 30-year-old Iranian student who is studying the French language at the Azad University of Tehran. It is being told that on November 2, she had a dispute with the security personnel of the university regarding her hijab.
This brave girl in Iran.
She should be honoured worldwide, defiant against Islam. “Islamophobia”
This iconic photo is now part of Iranian history, capturing the deep frustration of women with the regime—a powerful statement against repression. pic.twitter.com/EyoupUIgpF
— Sumit (@SumitHansd) November 3, 2024
In protest, Ahou removed her clothes on the university campus and started roaming only in innerwear. Other students were shocked to see this. Later the police took him into custody and sent him to a mental health center. Some people say that the police, as usual, are trying to prove him mentally ill.
International support and criticism
While some people have criticized Ahou Daryaee’s move, many people consider him a symbol of bravery. Belgian MP and human rights activist Darya Safai has raised her voice to support Ahou. She wrote on Twitter (formerly Twitter) that Ahou’s life is in danger, and we demand his immediate release. According to Safai, Ahou had registered her protest by taking off her clothes against the atrocities being committed by Iran’s religious police. Since then, he has been missing, and his immediate release is being demanded.
Hijab and law in Iran
Sharia law is in force in Iran, where very strict rules have been made regarding hijab. Iranian women must walk with their heads covered in public places. If they do not do so, they may face jail or public punishment. However, from time to time, the women of Iran have been raising their voices against these rules. After the death of Mahsa Amini, the opposition to hijab has increased further, and many women have openly raised the flag of rebellion against these stringent laws.
Her life is in danger.
Ahoo Daryaei is the student who took off her clothes in protest against the mysogeny and oppression of the vice police of the ayatollahs.
They arrested her and she has been missing ever since.Where is Ahoo Daryaei ?
We demand her immediate release.… pic.twitter.com/4pq5Bil9ze— Darya Safai MP (@SafaiDarya) November 3, 2024
Why is Ahou Daryaee’s hijab protest important?
This step of Ahou Daryaee represents not just one person but all the women who are demanding their rights. Her protest reflects the unfair treatment of women in Iran. Ahou gave the message that no matter how much oppression there is, the voice of women cannot be suppressed.
Moving forward for women’s rights in Iran
From time to time, women in Iran have raised their voices for their freedom and rights. However, the government’s tough stance and harsh laws hinder these efforts. Nevertheless, women like Mahsa Amini and now Ahou Daryaee have given a new direction to this struggle. Her efforts are a symbol of the fact that the wave of change is not just in words, but also in actions.
Ahou Dariyai’s Struggle – The Way Forward
Ahou Dariyai’s courageous step has created a stir across the world. She has put her life in danger due to her protest, but she has fearlessly put forward her point. It will be interesting to see the result of her bold step in the coming times.