Saint Valentine’s Day is celebrated throughout the world. All
over the world, people exchange cards, chocolates and gifts to shower love on
their valentines. Several messages are drafted on online stores with memes and
captions for valentine day quotes. All social media channels are over flooded with
love quotes, photos and videos on valentine day proposals and celebrations. The whole country is involved in the
celebrations and the markets and malls are decorated with red color ribbons and
balloons.
Valentine’s Day Is
Banned Here!
You must be surprised to know that there are a few countries
where Valentine’s Day celebrations are not allowed by law.
·
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has banned men and women showing love and
affection in public places. As per their Muslim laws, they have banned such
celebrations in their country. If anyone is found guilty they will be
sentenced. In 2012, five men were sentenced 39 years of imprisonment with 4500
lashes during this time, when they were found guilty of drinking and dancing
with girls.
·
Pakistan
Similarly, Pakistan had banned valentine celebrations in
their country. As per Muslim laws, such celebrations are not allowed. So, these
Muslim countries don’t entertain such celebrations.
·
Some Schools at Florida and Minnesota
Few schools at Florida and Minnesota have banned children to
bring cards and chocolates on the Valentine’s Day. They have taken this step to
maintain the discipline in the school campus.
The Bottom Line
There are several such organizations and religions, which
oppose the Valentine’s Day celebrations. But, we Indians are matured and
open-minded, we accept all cultures. But, in this quest to accept all we should
not forget what is our own culture. We should also take efforts to preserve our
own cultural heritage. As, this culture had already spider-webbed our youth, we
should teach them the real stories of saint valentine in schools. This will
educate then with the basic purpose of celebrating Valentine’s Day.
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