Places Where Proposing on Valentine’s Day Could Get You Arrested

72
Advertisement

February 14 marks Valentine’s Day worldwide to celebrate love, but in some countries, any attempt to celebrate the occasion, especially a marriage proposal, can lead to imprisonment.

A number of Muslims believe that this tradition conflicts with Islamic values and is not viewed favourably in conservative circles, mostly in Islamic countries.

According to foreign media, the Malaysian government has officially banned Valentine’s Day celebrations.

The government’s position is that “Valentine’s Day is ruining young people and pushing them towards moral degradation.”

In Malaysia, proposing to someone in a public place on February 14 can lead to arrest.

Previously, in 2010, the Iranian government also officially banned the celebration of February 14. According to the authorities,  “It is a Western culture and promotes illicit relationships.”

In Iran, an unmarried couple seen together on February 14 can be sent to jail.

Similarly, in 2017, after a citizen filed a petition against celebrating the occasion, the Islamabad High Court banned it at the official level and in public places.  

Other countries where Valentine’s Day is not officially recognised include Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here