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As the popularity of Valentine’s Day grew, mostly among the younger population, ultra-religious parties started anti-Valentine’s rallies and, finally, a private citizen by the name of Abdul Waheed filed a petition to the High Court in Islamabad to ban the day on the grounds that it is a Western cultural import that went against the However, this ban has been lifted, and more people now celebrate valentine’s day in Saudi Arabia. Pakistan The Islamabad High Court banned Valentine's Day celebrations in Pakistan in 2018 following a petition by a citizen who claimed that the celebration was a cultural import of the "West" and is against Islam. While Valentine’s Day is celebrated by many Indonesians, religious officials and clerics aim to ban the holiday. There have been numerous protests in recent years, stating that Valentine’s Day promotes casual pre-marital sex and the consumption of alcohol, both of which are strictly against Islamic Law. Here are a few countries that have banned Valentine's Day saying it is not part of their culture and tradition. February is synonymous with love and Valentine’s Day. While many embrace the romantic gestures and gift-giving associated with February 14th, a handful of countries actively discourage or even Valentine’s Day has evolved into a global celebration of romance—but remains unloved in some parts of the world. spurred a 2017 ban by the nation’s high court and an edict to remove all Iranian youth still celebrate Valentine's Day, with a little discretion. 4. Pakistan. IMAGE: CNN. Boasting the second-largest muslim population in the world, Pakistan has banned Valentine's Day for very much the same reasons as the other muslim or predominantly muslim countries on this list. How the ban came to be, though, is a different story. Millions will commemorate Valentine's Day on Monday, which is a day of celebrating romance throughout most of the world -- but religious and cultural differences mean that the holiday is banned in In this country, Muslims (they make up 60% of the population) are forbidden to celebrate Valentine's Day. Going out to party is a big risk in this country. 2. Iran In 2011, Iran banned the day of love. In the government communique, officials warned that "heart-shaped symbols, red roses and activities that promote this day are prohibited." Pakistan is the latest country to ban Valentine's Day celebrations in public spaces after the country's High Court passed a ruling, saying it was against Islamic teachings, according to local Valentine Day: Cleric seeks ban on celebration. N; Bishop Charles Ighele, the General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Wednesday called for a ban on Valentine Pakistani court issues nationwide ban on Valentine’s Day By Sophia Saifi, CNN 2 minute read Published 9:14 AM EST, Mon February 13, 2017 Link Copied! Valentine's Day around the world — Share this Story : No cards, no candy: Ontario school bans Valentine's Day, arguing it harms equity goals Valentine’s Day can also be detrimental to people’s mental health, they may feel depressed and low mood due to feeling lonely on this pointlessday. Valentine’s Day can be even more dangerous to those who find out they are the side chick , they may very well slit their wrist or drink bleach due to the heart break. The celebration of Valentine's Day in India began to become popular following the economic liberalisation. There have been protests against the celebrations by groups who consider it a Western influence. [1] The groups who disrupt Valentine's Day celebrations have been described as Hindu hardliners, extremists & militants. Valentines day is one of the worst days of the year for many people. Suicide rates go up by 48% and many people are left single by the end of the day. If we ban valentines day many people will live their life's much more freely. Americans are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, with jewelry, dining, and candy topping the list of most popular gifts, according to retail projections.
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