Iranian couple break law by hugging people in street since men, women forbidden from mixing from age 7

New Delhi: Mixing between the genders and displays of public affection is severely restricted under Iran’s Islamic laws. The hardliners in Iran see public displays of affection as a result of Western culture’s allegedly corrupt influence, which they believe threatens morals in this conservative Islamic society. Gender mixing in public is prohibited by the Islamic Republic’s strict rules. It is not only illegal, but it is also unwelcome in the society.

But some people are now rising above it all and breaking the old rules. In a viral video, some people in Iran’s Karaj city were seen hugging, shaking hands and greeting each other in public.

The video was shared by Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist, on twitter. She said, “A woman sent this video from Karaj, Iran. In Islamic Republic, girls and boys are segregated from age of 7. It’s forbidden for men and women to hug each other, to shake hands and attend a mix parties. This couple are breaking law just by hugging.”

A woman sent this video from Karaj, Iran. In Islamic Republic, Girls & boys are segregated from age of 7. it’s forbidden for men & women to hug each other, to shake hands and attend a mix parties. This couple are breaking law just by hugging.#MahsaAmini pic.twitter.com/zYAPTx4A4A

— Masih Alinejad