Iran shuts 'Western' barber shops

[GraceAbounds]

Iran shuts 'Western' barber shops

Men also are subject to scrutiny over their clothing

Iranian police have closed more than 20 barbers' shops in the capital Tehran. The authorities say the barbers were encouraging un-Islamic behaviour by offering Western hairstyles, tattooing and also eyebrow-plucking for men.
Police say they have inspected more than 700 shops during a two-week crackdown in the city.
The move is part of an annual campaign against what is known locally as bad hijab, or un-Islamic clothing, that this year is also targeting men.
Hundreds of women and men have already been cautioned.
Police say that as well as avoiding Western hairstyles and make up, barbers should not pluck customers' eyebrows.
The closure of the shops comes several months after barbers were warned that they could lose their licences if they did not comply.
However, police have denied a report that they have ordered barbers not to serve customers wearing ties.
Some young boys in Iran sport very wild hair styles, using gel to make their long hair stand on end in a fashion not seen in other countries, correspondents say.

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[tatts]

i think the iranian old school are just frightened of change . the west went through the same thing in the 50s and 60s with fashion and hairstyles my mother was sent home from school because of her hairstyle in the 50s . the change will eventualy happen when the young moderates take control over time.

 

[GraceAbounds]

i think the iranian old school are just frightened of change . the west went through the same thing in the 50s and 60s with fashion and hairstyles my mother was sent home from school because of her hairstyle in the 50s . the change will eventualy happen when the young moderates take control over time.

Wonder why the change in the 50's and 60's didn't cause my parents to turn into terrorists.

 

[tatts]

the vast majority off iranians are peace loving people .fashion doesnt turn people into terrorists .tyranny does

 

[GraceAbounds]

I was being sarcastic and speaking in general terms regarding the mid east.

To be more specific - The 'West' and anything that has to do with 'Western ways' is hated by fanatics in the mideast period.

 

[tatts]

no offence meant

 

[GraceAbounds]

None taken. I was just clarifying.

 

[GraceAbounds]

the vast majority off iranians are peace loving people .fashion doesnt turn people into terrorists .tyranny does

Iraqi Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr Suspends Mahdi Army Activities

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

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BAGHDAD — Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has ordered a six-month suspension of activities by his Mahdi Army militia in order to reorganize the force, and it will no longer attack U.S. and coalition troops, aides said Wednesday.
The aide, Sheik Hazim al-Araji, said on Iraqi state television that the goal was to "rehabilitate" the organization, which has reportedly broken into factions, some of which the U.S. maintains are trained and supplied by Iran.

I wish the peace loving people of Iran would stand up and kick their govt's arse.

 

[tatts]

couldnt agree more. when does any goverment take heed of the masses unless its election time:confused

 

[dt3]

couldnt agree more. when does any goverment take heed of the masses unless its election time:confused

I don't think their government is concerned about election time