The government has banned the production of all Valentine’s Day gifts and goods. The marketing of this romantic love event is also prohibited because it is viewed as a spread of Western culture. Valentine’s Day and the associated cards, gifts, and flowers are a major source of economic activity in many countries of the world, but not in all. Here is an overview of the countries where the celebration of Valentine’s Day is forbidden, and why. The reasons reach from religious to moral to culture clash. Mohammed younos / Shutterstock Find the list of 10 countries where Valentine’s Day is not widely celebrated: Saudi Arabia: Due to religious and cultural reasons, public celebration of Valentine’s Day is prohibited. With differing religious beliefs, these 7 countries have banned Valentine’s Day. Malaysia. With 61% of the Malaysian population being practicing Muslims, the concept of Valentine’s Day goes against Islamic Law. Since 2005, the Islamic authorities created the religious ruling of fatwa, banning the celebrating of Valentine’s day. Though not explicitly illegal, Valentine's Day is actively discouraged in favour of commemorating Babur. 2. Iran. Recently, Iranian officials have sought to prohibit the observance of Valentine's Day, denouncing it as a "decadent Western tradition" and warning businesses of legal consequences for selling Valentine's Day merchandise, the BBC Despite the popularity of Valentine's day, some countries have banned and criminalised the season of love over claims that it contradicts some of their religious and moral traditions Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, which earlier banned the celebration of Valentine's Day, has lifted the ban, and people now celebrate the season of love in the Arabian Tree in the shape of heart, Valentine’s Day background. As we have shown on the map above, the Valentine’s Day are not celebrated in a few countries in the eastern part of the world. We will include the names of these countries in our content. But first, we want to talk some about the short history of the Valentine’s Day. Here are a few countries that have banned Valentine's Day saying it is not part of their culture and tradition. Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan Valentine’s day in Pakistan once featured rose vendors in and heart-shaped balloons speeding through the streets until the country’s High Court banned the Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. celebration has been banned in the country. Uzbekistan – interestingly enough, Valentine’s Day was celebrated in Uzbekistan until 2021, when it was banned with an official decree, Iran – Iran has also banned Valentine’s Day quite recently, believing the holiday to be a bad Western custom, Malaysia – Valentine’s Day was banned in 2005 in Malaysia by the Islamic Development Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia used to have a climate of fear around Valentine's Day. In 2014, 39 people were jailed for celebrating. The ban was lifted in 2018, but due to the Muslim population, it's not widely celebrated. 4. Iran. Iran is an Islamic nation run by religious leaders. The government has banned the production of all Valentine’s Day gifts and goods. The marketing of this romantic love event is also 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's Day, celebrated on February 14 of every year, is just around the corner. While those of us lucky enough to have a significant other to spend the special day with will probably have some last minute planning to do, it's important to note that some countries (or areas within them) don't take too kindly to this holiday. Pakistan. Yes, our neighboring country Pakistan also strongly opposes Valentine's Day. In 2018, the High Court banned celebrations and media coverage, deeming it representative of Western culture. Valentine's Day Banned In These Countries: दुनिया में कई देश ऐसे हैं, जहां वैलेंटाइन डे सेलिब्रेट In which countries is Valentines Day banned : वैलेंटाइन डे दुनियाभर में प्यार का उत्सव माना जाता है, लेकिन कुछ देशों में इसे मनाना कानूनी अपराध हो सकता है। प्रेमी जोड़े जहां एक तरफ 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." Valentine Day 2025: वेलेंटाइन डे दुनियाभर में प्यार का प्रतीक माना जाता है.7 फरवरी से शुरू होने वाला वेलेंटाइन वीक 14 फरवरी को खत्म होता है.इस दौरान प्रेमी जोड़े अपने
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