The Taliban banned Valentine's Day sales and decorations
On February 14, representatives of the Taliban movement reportedly took measures to restrict trade and decorations related to Valentine's Day in the cities of Kabul and Herat. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In particular, in Herat, some flower shops were posted with notices stating "Valentine's is prohibited," while in Kabul, traders were warned not to sell red roses, greeting cards, and red-colored decorations. Taliban administration representatives consider this holiday "contrary to Islamic values."
Specifically, representatives of the "Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice" ministry described Valentine's Day as a "moral decline" and regarded it as an imitation of Western culture. So far, no official information has been provided regarding what penalties will be applied to those who violate these rules.
Nevertheless, observers emphasize that such restrictions are mainly aimed at increasing pressure on trade points and youth traditions associated with Valentine's Day. In other words, the symbolic attributes of the holiday are targeted more than the holiday itself.
