The Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance commented on the cancellation of Alireza Ghorbani’s concert, saying that it is the law that requires someone to come on stage and perform.
The Deputy Minister of Art Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance criticized the statements made by the Political and Security Deputy of Isfahan Governorate regarding the ban on female musicians performing on stage at concerts in Isfahan. Deputy Ibrahim Raeesi also called for respect for the permits issued by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
Mohammad Reza Jananethari, the Political, Security, and Social Deputy of Isfahan Governorate, had previously stated on November 15th that there is no legal definition for the use of female musicians on stage, and the customs of Isfahan do not allow such an event to occur.
Mahmoud Salari, the Deputy Minister of Art at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, who had previously stated that he had contacted Alireza Ghorbani and apologized for the cancellation of his concert in Isfahan, said on Saturday, November 17th, that it is the law that requires someone to come on stage and perform.
In an interview with ISNA news agency, he accused the officials of Isfahan Governorate of acting based on personal preferences and stated that they have presented their personal preferences as religious beliefs and customs, considering it somewhat unavoidable.
