On Friday, November 14, the police commander of Dezful stated that 11 girls and 12 boys were arrested in connection with a mixed party held in one of the gardens in Dezful, Khuzestan province. This police official emphasized that these individuals engaged in 'norm-breaking' by holding a mixed dance ceremony on the eve of Arbaeen. According to Mehr News Agency, Colonel Ali Elhami, the police commander of Dezful, reported that they received information about 11 girls and 12 boys renting a garden in the Ben Jafar neighborhood of Dezful to hold a mixed celebration that violated social norms. He added, 'This morning, after initial investigations and with a judicial order, police forces arrested the mentioned individuals.' The police commander of Dezful further stated, 'While the people of Dezful are preparing for mourning ceremonies of the month of Safar and Arbaeen, a group of norm-breakers held a mixed dance ceremony in one of the gardens in the Ben Jafar neighborhood of Dezful, and based on a judicial order, all of them were arrested.' Ali Elhami added that the police of Dezful, following a judicial order, sealed the garden and arrested the 11 girls and 12 boys participating in this unlawful ceremony. He mentioned that the owner of the garden, who had previously been penalized for a crime, was also identified and arrested. The police commander of Dezful also stated that the police consistently confront norm-breakers and individuals who distort the cultural image of Dezful, especially those who engage in such behaviors during mourning months and on the eve of Arbaeen, in order to maintain public tranquility and security. It is worth noting that this year's Arbaeen coincides with November 30. Previously, the head of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Office in Dezful told Mehr News Agency that approximately 400 people had been arrested in Dezful for 'norm-breaking' in recreational areas during the first five months of 1395 (2016). In Iran, participation in certain private mixed celebrations can lead to arrests, and numerous reports on this issue have been published in the media over the past 35 years. Islamic Republic officials refer to 'mixed night parties' as one of the 'social harms' and examples of 'cultural invasion.' The scope of these actions has also extended to birthday and wedding celebrations, resulting in dozens of people being arrested or released on bail or fines. In this context, police in Rasht arrested 30 individuals at a 'mixed celebration,' 34 men and women at a 'night party' in Kerman, and 20 young boys and girls at a 'night party' in Shiraz.
23 Boys and Girls Arrested in Connection with a 'Mixed Party' in Dezful
23 individuals were arrested in Dezful for participating in a mixed party, which is considered a violation of social norms in Iran, especially during the mourning period leading up to Arbaeen. This incident highlights the ongoing enforcement of strict social regulations by Iranian authorities. The arrests reflect the government's efforts to maintain cultural conformity and public order.
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📰 What Happened
Police arrested 23 individuals at a mixed party in Dezful for violating social norms.
- Dezful police arrest 11 girls, 12 boys
- Dezful police seal garden
- Dezful police arrest owner of the garden
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrests indicate a strong stance by Iranian authorities against perceived social violations.
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