“The video shows people in Iran celebrating the end of the legal obligation to wear the hijab by collectively burning hijabs on the streets.”
What FACTLY found
The video dates back to September 2022 and does not show Iranians celebrating the end of mandatory hijab laws. It was filmed in Sari, Iran, during nationwide protests that erupted after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the morality police for allegedly violating the country’s dress code. Women burned hijabs in public as a form of defiance. As of October 2025, there is no credible evidence or official announcement that Iran has lifted the legal obligation to wear the h...
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 26 October 2025. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 29 October 2025, 3 days later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.