In 1986, a woman named was accused of adultery in a village in and was tragically killed by stoning.
Later, it was revealed that her husband wanted to take a second wife, but Soraya did not agree. To avoid the financial burden of divorce, he allegedly influenced others by making false accusations against her and stirring up religious emotions within the community.
About a decade later, French-Iranian journalist brought her story to international attention through his book , which deeply moved readers around the world. The story was also adapted into a film of the same name, , known for its powerful and emotional portrayal of the events.