VALENTINE'S DAY (2)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. Not everyone loves St. Valentine
a) The religious police in Saudi Arabia, in 2002 and 2008, banned the sale of all Valentine's Day related items. The police warned shop workers to remove any items colored red as they consider Valentine's Day a Christian holiday. In 2008, this ban created a black market for roses and wrapping paper.
b) In Pakistan, the Jamaat-e-Islami political party has called for the banning of the holiday. Despite this declaration, the celebration of Valentine's Day has grown increasingly popular. Florists expect to sell a large amount of flowers, especially red roses.
c) In Iran, conservatives have harshly criticized the holiday. They view the day as opposed to Islamic culture. The Iranian printing works owners' union, in 2011, issued a directive banning the printing and distribution of any goods promoting the Valentine's holiday such as cards, gifts, teddy bears, posters, boxes printed with hearts or half-hearts and red roses. Banned are also activities that promote the holiday. The union warned, "Outlets that violate this will be legally dealt with."
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1. Not everyone loves St. Valentinea) The religious police in Saudi Arabia, in 2002 and 2008, banned the sale of all Valentine's Day related items. The police warned shop workers to remove any items colored red as they consider Valentine's Day a Christian holiday. In 2008, this ban created a black market for roses and wrapping paper.
b) In Pakistan, the Jamaat-e-Islami political party has called for the banning of the holiday. Despite this declaration, the celebration of Valentine's Day has grown increasingly popular. Florists expect to sell a large amount of flowers, especially red roses.
c) In Iran, conservatives have harshly criticized the holiday. They view the day as opposed to Islamic culture. The Iranian printing works owners' union, in 2011, issued a directive banning the printing and distribution of any goods promoting the Valentine's holiday such as cards, gifts, teddy bears, posters, boxes printed with hearts or half-hearts and red roses. Banned are also activities that promote the holiday. The union warned, "Outlets that violate this will be legally dealt with."
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