Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted' - BBC News

Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, SuppliedImage caption, Ribell now works as a tattoo artist in Turkey, having left her life in Iran behindBy Faranak AmidiBBC World ServiceFor some Muslim women, choosing to stop wearing the hijab, or headscarf, can be a difficult decision to make.

They may face a backlash from their family or be shunned by their community. And in some countries, laws add to this pressure.

Iran's parliament has just passed a controversial bill that would significantly increase prison terms and fines for women and girls who break its strict dress code.

The bill - which needs the approval of constitutional watchdog the Guardian Council to become law - follows widespread protests at which women have taken to the streets and removed their hijabs.

They were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in morality police custody a year ago. She had been arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab too loosely.

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