Valentine's Day in Iran

Couples mingle in a park in Iran

Iranian regime has "officially banned" Valentine's Day stating "Symbols of hearts, half-hearts, red roses, and any activities promoting this day are banned," announced state media last month. "Authorities will take legal action against those who ignore the ban."... Celebrating Valentine's Day can be difficult when your country continues to ban mingling of the men and women (unless married or are immediate family), rap music, rock music, Western music, women singing and being in bands, nail polish, make-up, etc etc etc. But since 70% of Iran's population remains under the age of 30, I am sure they will find ways of getting around it, like they have in the past. We have a beautiful country, culture and people that we should celebrate love for it all.