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Since 2005, Malaysia’s Islamic authorities have issued a fatwa (religious judgment) forbidding the observance of Valentine’s Day. This day is accused for leading to disaster and moral 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. Malaysia: While not illegal, the celebration of Valentine’s Day is discouraged by some Islamic authorities. Brunei: Public celebrations of Valentine’s Day are not permitted as they are seen as 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 1. Malaysia 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 Malaysia – Valentine’s Day was banned in 2005 in Malaysia by the Islamic Development Department, Indonesia – although Indonesia didn’t ban Valentine’s Day celebration, many of its regions are radical Muslim, so the holiday isn’t celebrated, and companies trying to may expect intimidation tacts, fines, or bans, 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 Valentine’s Day is celebrated on every 14th of February all over the world as a day to celebrate love. Here are seven countries where Valentine’s Day is not celebrated as compiled by Punch Malaysia Valentine’s Day goes against Islamic Law, and with 61 per cent of the Malaysian population being Muslims, celebration has been banned in the In 2011, the Middle Eastern and Muslim-majority country banned the production of all goods and gifts associated with Valentine's Day -- and outlawed promotion of any day celebrating romantic love For decades, February 14 was just another day in Saudi Arabia, which banned Valentine’s Day as antithetical to Islamic notions of propriety. Malaysia. Malaysian authorities have also done 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. Valentine's Day Banned In These Countries: दुनिया में कई देश ऐसे हैं, जहां वैलेंटाइन डे सेलिब्रेट A fatwa was issued against Valentine's Day in 2005, and annual anti-Valentine's Day campaigns are held, making people afraid to go out. Indonesia While there's no official ban, areas like Surabaya and Makassar have hardline Muslims who oppose Valentine's Day, holding protests. 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 In Malaysia, Muslims (who account for over 60% the population) are prohibited from celebrating Valentine's Day. Going out for the occasion is a big risk in the country. Practise self-love on Valentine’s Day with these must-have beauty gifts. Style. From the Nars Amour lip and blush to Tom Ford’s Rose Exposed scent, these Valentine’s Day beauty gifts are perfect for saying ‘I love you’ to the most precious person in your life—you 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. A Valentine’s Day gift or dinner may, if the man is fortunate, get him a kiss or two – perhaps on the cheek, perhaps on the lips. Romantic love has become so intertwined with the kiss today that it’s difficult for some of the young to understand why some “oldies” or “religious purists” get upset about a lip-kiss in a movie or There are however some places in the world where Valentine’s Day is or was banned, here are five of them: 1. Malaysia In 2005, Islamic authorities decided that there will be no more celebration of Valentine’s Day. In a bid to enforce this, a fatwa was issued prohibiting the celebration of Valentine’s Day.
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