Indonesian City Bans Valentine's Day Celebration, Check Out Why

Valentine's Day is supposed to be a day of love and happiness but one city in Indonesia has banned the festival after deeming it an

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'unlawful act'

under Islamic law.

The government in the city of Banda Aceh, located on the island of Sumatra, have requested that locals no longer give cards or chocolates to celebrate Valentine's Day.
The city's mayor, Illiza Saaduddin Djamal, declared that under Islamic law, Valentine's day is considered a forbidden act.

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'Our society and the Muslim youth should certainly not be celebrating non-Islamic holidays.
'The law says it is haram. The government is obliged to protect the public and younger generation from unlawful acts,'

he said.
Police will be patrolling the streets of the city, warning people from giving flowers or other gifts for Valentine's Day, according to Reporters

The conservative province has been maintaining a strict Islamic criminal code, criminalizing adultery, homosegxwality, and public displays of affection outside of a legally recognized relationship.

Police will be patrolling the streets of the city, warning people from giving flowers or other gifts for Valentine's Day, according to reporters.
The conservative province has been maintaining a strict Islamic criminal code, criminalizing adultery, homosegxwality, and public displays of affection outside of a legally recognized relationship.

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Posted: at 12-02-2016 04:32 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

VALENTINE, VALENTINE, VALENTINE, ARE NIGERIANS GOING MAD?
WHAT IS WRONG WITH NIGERIANS?
IT IS ONLY IN THAT ZOO CALLED NIGERIA THAT PEOPLE ARE GOING CRAZY ABOUT VALENTINE.
VALENTINE IS NOT FOR CHRISTIANS.
WESTERN WORLD THAT INTRODUCED IT DON'T EVEN CARE ANY MORE. IT IS JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER DAY HERE IN EUROPE, NOTHING SPECIAL.

Posted: at 12-02-2016 04:52 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Will that stop them from killing

Posted: at 12-02-2016 05:11 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Are dis pple stupid. Are they not suppose to consider other religion and sects. Wat kind of rubbish law is dat. Mcthewwww

Posted: at 12-02-2016 05:28 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero

GOD forbid this evil religion that knows no peace.I hope they will ban ak 47 and suicide bombings as well

Posted: at 12-02-2016 05:32 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac

What the he'll is wrong with Islam self?!

Posted: at 12-02-2016 05:49 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

Noted ok

Posted: at 12-02-2016 07:18 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Haba,see me,see wahala,wetin that one come mean?How government go dey deprive individuals of their own happiness? I tireoooo.

Posted: at 12-02-2016 07:46 PM (8 years ago) | Hero

Yeye religion, that one go stop onah from killing? barn public display of affection yet  onah still carry terrorism for bead.

Posted: at 12-02-2016 08:18 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming

dynasty4all to your generation

Posted: at 12-02-2016 08:51 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie