Valentine’s Day is a popular celebration of love and romance that takes place every year on February 14th. Many people around the world exchange cards, gifts, flowers, and chocolates with their partners or loved ones on this day.
However, not everyone is fond of this occasion, and some countries even ban or discourage it for various reasons.
In this article, we will answer some of the frequently asked questions about the countries where Valentine’s Day is not celebrated and provide you with the latest update on their reasons and regulations.
Which countries do not celebrate Valentine’s Day and why?
Several countries do not celebrate Valentine’s Day, either officially or unofficially, due to their religious, cultural, or political views. Some of these countries are:
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Malaysia
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
- Brunei
- Malaysia
- Qatar
- Somalia
- Afghanistan
- Mauritania