India
In India, Valentine's Day is explicitly discouraged by Hindu fundamentalists.[39] Each year there are violent clashes between shopkeepers dealing in Valentine related items and Shiv Sena die-hards.[39] Especially in Mumbai and surrounding areas Bal Thackeray and others sent out signals before the day warning people not having to do anything with Valentine.[40] Those who violate this are dealt with harshly by baton-holding brigands of Shiv Sena who lark in public places especailly parks etc. chasing young people holding hands and others suspected to be lovers.
The Middle East
Today in Iran Valentine's Day is currently celebrated in Iran[citation needed][dubious ] despite some restrictions made by government[citation needed][dubious ]. Young Iranians are seen on this day going out and buying gifts and celebrating.[41][dubious ]
In Saudi Arabia in 2008, religious police banned the sale of all Valentine's Day items, telling shop workers to remove any red items, as the day is considered an un-Islamic holiday. This ban created a black market of roses and wrapping paper.
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