Women In Iran Defy Unwritten Ban On Riding Motorcycles
New Age Islam News Bureau
07 June 2025
• Women In Iran Defy Unwritten Ban On Riding Motorcycles
• French Muslim Women Reflect On First Qurbani (Ritual Animal Sacrifice) Experience In Kota
• Iran Ready To Shine At 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup, Says Captain
• Nagpur Woman Held After 'Illegally Entering Pakistan' During Op Sindoor, Kargil Police Awaiting Custody Transfer
• UAE Lottery: 19-Year-Old Emirati Woman 'In Shock' After Winning Dh100,000
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Women In Iran Defy Unwritten Ban On Riding Motorcycles
Left: A female delivery rider in Iran documenting her daily routine on Instagram. Centre: An adventure motorcyclist sharing her travel experiences across Iran on Instagram. Right: A motorcycle training school for women in Iran. © The Observers
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07/06/2025
While women in Iran are permitted to drive cars and ride as passengers on motorbikes, they have been effectively banned from getting motorcycle licences since the Islamist government came to power in 1979. While there is no legal prohibition against women obtaining a motorcycle licence, Iranian authorities simply decline to issue them.
Iran's ultra-conservative mullahs deem it “un-Islamic” for women to ride motorbikes. According to the Shabestan news agency, a state-run media outlet focusing on religious topics, the official rationale is that women cannot wear their hijab properly while riding, though they are allowed to sit behind a male rider, as their body is concealed behind the driver.
A growing number of women are now defying the unwritten ban on female motorbike riding in the streets, documenting their rides on social media – much like the widespread resistance to the mandatory hijab, which many Iranian women challenge daily.
Women now ride adventure bikes for long-distance travel across Iran, embarking on solo journeys or forming all-female riding groups, as well as mixed-gender ones. City bikes serve as everyday transport, and many women now work as couriers for food and package delivery companies across the country.
Source: Observers
https://observers.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20250607-women-iran-motorbikes-defying-ban
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French Muslim Women Reflect On First Qurbani(Ritual Animal Sacrifice) Experience In Kota
07/06/2025
KOTA BHARU, June 7 (Bernama) -- A visit to Kota Bharu during Hari Raya Aidiladha gave three Muslim women from France a chance to experience the Qurbani (ritual animal sacrifice) up close, a moment they described as both meaningful and eye-opening.
Siham Zo aoui, 28, her mother Amina Irbaiyne, 65, and their friend NessrineMameche, 26, joined local worshippers at the Muhammadi Mosque to observe the proceedings, which they said offered a new perspective on the significance of the Islamic ritual.
“I was genuine y excited to see how Aidiladha is celebrated here,” said Mameche, who arrived in Kota Bharu three days earlier. “Watching the korban carried out and seeing the community working together was really moving and inspiring,” she added.
Zouaoui, wh arrived with her mother two days ago and is continuing her travels to PulauPerhentian, said the experience made a deep impression. “As Muslim women, we feel truly grateful to be here on this special day. What stood out to me was how willingly and smoothly the volunteers carried out each part of the ritual,” she said. The annual Qurbanicommemorates how Prophet Ibrahim and his
son Prophet Ismail demonstrated their faith and obedience to God, offering a lesson in devotion and trust.
Source: Www.Bernama.Com
https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2431723
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Iran ready to shine at 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup, says captain
June 6, 2025
Team Melli are placed in Pool B alongside the Philippines, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Indonesia, and New Zealand. The Persians will kick off the campaign on Saturday with a match against Indonesia.
"We arrived in Vietnam yesterday. After a 17-hour journey and some rest, we did a light training. Today, we also practiced in the main arena to get better acquainted with there," Shirtari said.
“It will take some time to adapt to Vietnam’s weather conditions, but we had a good session. Tomorrow morning, we will have a light practice before the match to ensure we are fully prepared,” she added.
“Two years ago, we participated in the AVC Women's Challenge Cup and finished fifth. We aim to do our best in the AVC Nations Cup to achieve a better position,” Shirtari concluded.
Pool A includes Vietnam, Australia, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, and India.
The Nations Cup will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from June 7 to June 14.
Source: Www.Tehrantimes.Com
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Nagpur Woman Held After 'Illegally Entering Pakistan' During Op Sindoor, Kargil Police Awaiting Custody Transfer
June 6, 2025
Nagpur: A woman from Kapilnagar area of Nagpur has found herself in legal trouble after she reportedly entered Pakistan without permission, at a time when India's Operation Sindoor was on in full swing. While Kargil Police in Jammu & Kashmir have registered a case against the woman, who is currently lodged in a jail in Maharashtra, the formal custody transfer has been delayed reportedly due to missing documents.
As per reports, just two hours after crossing the border, the woman, Sunita Jamgade, was detained by Pakistani Rangers but was sent back to India two days later, raising suspicion.
Following this, Sunita was taken into custody by Amritsar Police under the Official Secrets Act. For further investigation, she was then handed over to Nagpur Police, who interrogated her before presenting her in court. On Monday, the court sent her to judicial custody.
"Kapilnagar police detained her and brought her to Nagpur. After her police custody expired on Monday, Sunita was produced in court, which sent her on judicial remand," said an official.
Meanwhile, another case was registered against Sunita at the Kargil Police Station. A team from Kargil Police waited in Nagpur for the last four days to take her into custody for questioning, but in vain. It is being said that the custody transfer hasn't been possible yet due to a lack of proper documents.
Circle-5 DCP NachiketKadam said that after Nagpur Police, Sunita is likely to be quizzed by Kargil Police, Punjab Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
The officials are also trying to retrieve deleted data from her mobile phone to find out who she was in contact with and the reason behind her suspicious actions.
Since Sunita allegedly crossed the border and entered into Pakistan from the Kargil district, the act falls under the jurisdiction of Jammu and Kashmir, which is why a thorough investigation by Kargil Police or Amritsar Police, and possibly the NIA, is expected.
Nagpur police informed that Kargil police will again come to Nagpur for custody handover process of Sunita. For now, a technical investigation is underway.
Source: Www.Etvbharat.Com
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UAE Lottery: 19-year-old Emirati woman 'in shock' after winning Dh100,000
7 Jun 2025
For a 19-year-old Emirati woman from Sharjah, an ordinary day at work turned into an unforgettable moment when she discovered she had won Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery's Lucky Chance Draw.
“I was at work when I logged into my account and saw the message: Congratulations! I just sat there staring at the screen in shock,” she said. “Later, I received a confirmation call, and that’s when it really sank in. It felt surreal, like a huge blessing from God.”
Choosing to remain anonymous, the young winner shared how a chance encounter with a short video led her to take a leap of faith.
“It was actually a short story I watched on my iPad that got me thinking,” she said. “It was about how people wait for change without taking the first step. That inspired me. I searched for lotteries in the UAE and came across this one. I started setting aside a small amount each month to participate. And now, here I am!”
“I want to do something good with part of the money as a way of giving thanks,” she said. “I also plan to buy a car eventually and save the rest for the future.”
Reflecting on the experience, she said the win has changed her outlook on life. “It reminded me that taking small chances can lead to big rewards - not just financially, but also in belief and hope,” she said. “Sometimes just showing up or taking that first step can make all the difference.”
Though she hasn’t yet told her family, she shared the news with her best friend. “She’s always been by my side. I plan to do something special for her if I ever win the grand prize.”
Source: Www.khaleejtimes.com
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-lottery-emirati-woman-wins-dh100000
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