The Singapore Girl Was ‘questioned’ By The Iranian Police Because She Did Not Cover Her Head

Despite knowing in advance to be hooded, Gina really did not think the Iranian regulations were so strict that foreigners must also comply.
The Singapore girl was 'questioned' by the Iranian police because she did not cover her head
Daniel and Gina, from Singapore, share a passion for exploring the world through their travels. They had just returned from an adventure around Asia for 279 days, starting in eastern China, reaching Mongolia, Central Asia, passing Iran and finally reaching Turkey. Below is the Singapore couple's share of the days in Iran on the Sunrise Odyssey blog.
Our fellow travelers have given us a lot of praise for this beautiful country

. This is probably one of the countries we most want to visit.
On the contrary, those who have never been to Iran often think this land contains many dangers and we must have lost our minds when deciding to set foot here. In fact, that made us even more curious and prompted us to experience Iran for ourselves
Our first stop in Iran was the holiest city called Mashhad, where the first biggest cultural shock occurred.



The women here dress very differently from Singaporeans. They must wear a chador - leg-length black shirt with hood.
Almost all Iranian women wear chador, which makes us wonder what this gamut means. But then we found out that they usually wear black because it is probably the least attractive color, and so everyone looks alike.
Daniel and Gina explore the famous Haram-e-Razavi Mosque of Mashhad. Photo: Sunrise Odyssey.
Iranian women are also not allowed to expose their hair, skin and bodies to outsiders Despite our knowledge, we really didn't think this was that strict.



Even if you are a foreigner, you are no exception. The police will warn you if you do not follow the ethical rules of this country.
On my second day in Iran, I briefly took off my scarf in public to fix my hair when a police car stopped by the side of the road. The police warned Vali, the hotel owner who was standing with us, that she had to remind me to cover my hair. Sometimes I forget to wear my headscarf, I always have to run back to the hotel to get it.
The Gina and his wife feel like celebrities in Iran because the people are very friendly and both welcome them excitedly whenever they pass somewhere. Some even wanted to take pictures with the Singapore tourist couple. Photo: Sunrise Odyssey.




In addition, women must also be separated from men when using public transport. They have to sit at the back of the bus and have cabins on board exclusively for women. It was strange that I had to sit in the back of the bus with the women in black chador, and Daniel sat at the top of the bus with the men.
We also couldn't help but feel out of place by the light-colored coats that made us both stand out in the sea of people in black everywhere. In the southern regions of Iran, women dress differently. Their outfits are usually more colorful and patterned, and some may wear a fabric niqab, covering half of their face.
Next, we were really shocked at the local specialties. You can find a menu for sandwiches or lamb brains.



My wife and I ate sheep's brains, a brain the size of a fist might even be smaller. We were surprised that it was actually quite delicious. The texture closely resembles egg whites and has a salty taste.
Stewed sheep head is also one of the specialties of the Iranians. Photo: Sunrise Odyssey.
After a while, we got used to the culture and customs of the Iranians and began to settle in more comfortably. Putting on a headscarf before going out soon became a habit of mine.
Overall, we really like Iran a lot and it's a safe country for sure.



We will recommend this wonderful country to any traveler looking for a fresh and exciting experience.
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