Iran’s Mandatory Hijab Enforcement: Impact on Society, Businesses, and Karim Bagheri’s “Number Six” Restaurant

Economic Ramifications

The closure of businesses, particularly hotels and restaurants, not only impacts personal liberties but also has severe economic consequences. Iran’s tourism industry has faced challenges as hotels are being sealed due to customers’ non-compliance with mandatory hijab rules. The head of Iran’s hoteliers’ association expressed concern over the increasing number of sealed hotels and the negative effects this trend has on the tourism sector. The closure of hotels affects not only the business owners but also the employees who lose their livelihoods.

August 12, 2023 | 4:49 pm