The claim
The video shows people in Iran celebrating the end of the legal obligation to wear the hijab by collectively burning hijabs on the streets.
Original review summary
The video dates to September 2022 and was filmed in Sari during protests following Mahsa Amini’s death; women burned hijabs in defiance of the mandatory dress code, not to celebrate its repeal. The review found no credible evidence or official announcement that Iran had lifted the legal obligation by October 2025.[S1]
Additional context
An October 2025 report quoting Mohammad-Reza Bahonar was cited as a possible source of the rumor; he later retracted the remark and clarified that wearing the hijab must still be complied with. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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