rules of attire

You would not want to wear shorts as a general rule in cities.

It may not be illegal, but the reaction from people is the same as if you were walking around in your jocks

hi,
No one can wear shorts in Iran in public. and outside tempreatures is 40C (100F) or more now in summer. But that is another crazy law we have in Iran. Bye.

I met a guy wearing long shorts, just below the knee. I also met a guy wearing those zip offs around the calf. To be honest no one said anything. But your chances of getting into a mosque and/or getting extra privileges will be shortened if you where them.

Go for super light combats. Better looking than those zip off around the calf things

Dave

don't weat shorts in ASIA , from Turkey to Philipines, forget it!!.

wearing shorts in Islamic countries, even if the weather is hot and the govt. is unpopular;It is not a good idea. If it is hot wear something like Shalwar kameez. The Irani Baluchis wear it so do us Pakistanis and, afghans and Indian muslims .It is cool and loose.

don't weaR shorts in iran/ASIA , from Turkey to Philipines, forget it!!.

Thanks to all of you for setting me straight! (and killing my last hopes of being somewhat fresher...)

actually keeping the sun off your skin makes you cooler so think about why people in HOT middle eatsern and other dry heat Asian regions wear long flowing attire.

It is not just a cultural thing , it is common sense,esp. when it goes over 40 Celcius in the shade.

I did see some goras wearing shorts at imam square/naqsh -i - jehan in Isfohon and I was amazed at how gauche westerners abroad
can be.