As mentioned above, tourists should respect hijab laws too. But most of the time, they don't have to wear it as strictly as Iranian do. But remember, in holy places such as Imam Reza Holy Shrine, Fatima Masoumeh Shrine, or Jamkaran Mosque you have to wear a chador; either a black one or a colorful one.
Is it really mandatory to wear a hijab?
In Islam, Muslim women are required to observe the hijab in front of any man they could theoretically marry. This means that hijab is not obligatory in front of the father, brothers, grandfathers, uncles or young children or those regarded as mahram. There is no consensus over how much of a veil is a necessity.
Which countries is hijab mandatory?
Wearing the hijab is mandatory in conservative countries like Iran and Afghanistan. In Gaza, State of Palestine, school officials have also voted to require young girls to wear hijab, though the Palestinian Authority considers the hijab optional, and has punished those that have attempted to enforce it.
Do you have to cover your hair in a mosque?
Chest and legs should be covered. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque. If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance.
Is it necessary to wear Hijab in Morocco?
What happens if a woman does not wear hijab?
The experts recalled that under the current version of Iran's Islamic Penal Code, any act deemed “offensive” to public decency is punishable by 10 days to two months in prison or 74 lashes. Women seen in public without a veil could be sentenced to between 10 days and two months in prison or a fine.
What happens if you don’t wear hijab?
The experts recalled that under the current version of Iran's Islamic Penal Code, any act deemed “offensive” to public decency is punishable by 10 days to two months in prison or 74 lashes. Women seen in public without a veil could be sentenced to between 10 days and two months in prison or a fine.
Can a woman wear pants to a mosque?
It is most appropriate to wear modest, loose-fitting clothes. For men, it is better to wear long pants, and for women to wear pants or full-length skirts or dresses, with long sleeves. Muslim women typically wear a headscarf as well. Non-Muslim women are encouraged to wear a headscarf in the prayer hall.
Can a woman enter a mosque while on your period?
There are various approaches in Sunni sects about whether women can enter the mosque while they are menstruating. According to some jurists, a menstruating woman should not be able to enter the mosque, while according to some scholars it is permissible to enter the mosque.