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Since 2005, the celebration of Valentine’s Day has been banned. The Malaysian Islamic Development Department blames the holiday for everything from abortion to alcohol and takes the stance that it is a link of negative ills that can invite disaster and moral decay among youth. There is even an annual anti-Valentine’s Day campaign to Valentine's Day celebration was officially banned in Iran in 2010. The government said it is a decadent celebration of love meant to champion degenerated Western culture and illegitimate relationships. The Islamic country also prohibited the production of Valentine's Day gifts and items, as it is illegal for people who are not married to mingle. In Saudi Arabia, authorities rigorously enforce the prohibition on Valentine's Day celebrations. The sale of roses, red items, and cards with romantic themes is prohibited well before February 14. This crackdown has spurred an underground market for Valentine's Day goods. 6. Pakistan Qatar: Public celebrations of Valentine’s Day are not common due to cultural and religious reasons. Somalia: The celebration of Valentine’s Day is not a widespread practice due to cultural and Finally, on February 7th, 2018, the Islamabad High Court prohibited Valentine’s Day celebrations and media coverage, citing a Western cultural import that opposed Islamic teachings. Here are a few countries that have banned Valentine's Day saying it is not part of their culture and tradition. Valentine’s Day has evolved into a global celebration of romance—but remains unloved in some parts of the world. Until 2016, merchants in Saudi Arabia were prevented from selling Valentine’s The High Court in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, has banned public celebrations of Valentine's Day, saying it is not part of Muslim culture. The festival has gained a foothold in recent years, but 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. The ban was introduced by Islamabad High Court in 2018 after a petition by a citizen who said Valentine’s Day was a cultural import from the West and “against the teachings of Islam.” The Goaso Traditional Council has placed a ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations in the Goaso traditional area. This comes ahead of the one-week observation of the late Paramount Chief, Nana Kwasi Valentine's Day celebration was officially banned in Iran in 2010. The government said it is a decadent celebration of love meant to champion degenerated Western culture and illegitimate relationships. The Islamic country also prohibited the production of Valentine's Day gifts and items, as it is illegal for people who are not married to mingle. The Goaso Traditional Council has placed a ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations in the Goaso traditional area this year. This comes ahead of the one-week observation of the late Paramount Chief Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts By the 19th century, Valentine’s Day had evolved significantly, with one of the most notable changes being the rise of Valentine’s Day cards. What began as handwritten notes exchanged between lovers in the medieval era gradually transformed into a commercial enterprise during the Victorian period. Though Valentine's Day in Pakistan is officially banned, and the Islamist orthodoxy [1] has taken steps to obstruct celebrations, many Pakistanis celebrate the day's festivities. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] In recent years, youth and commercial establishments in Pakistan have supported Valentine's Day festivities and celebrating love and romantic friendships . The Islamabad High Court in Pakistan’s capital issued an order Monday that banned the celebration of Valentine’s Day across the country ‘with immediate effect.’ VALENTINE'S DAY. Valentine’s Day began as St. Valentine’s Day, a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. February 14th first became associated with romantic love during the High Middle Ages as the tradition of courtly love was then flourishing. 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 Did you know that in Saudi Arabia, Valentine’s Day was banned for years? People had to secretly exchange gifts and flowers! Discover the fascinating story be
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