However, in the early 20th century, under his reign, the government started to enforce the unveiling of women wearing veils or hijabs in public under a law named Kashf-e Hijab (translated Unveiling). In 1936, veils and headscarves were banned to modernize the fastest way possible. The morality police were ordered to uphold the new laws by forcefully ripping the headscarves off of women. Where businesses previously could face fines if they refused to serve customers who wore improper veils, now it is illegal for businesses to serve any customer wearing a veil or headscarf. However, the ban eased when he fled in 1941 after publicly sympathizing with the Germans during World War II.
