Several international news outlets have picked up on the announcement that Iran has apparently banned Valentine’s Day traditions.
Here’s a perfect example of a law that can hardly be enforced and will undoubtedly go unobserved.
Like everywhere else that the holiday is observed, Valentine’s Day has become a cash cow for many businesses, especially here in Tehran.
This is probably the only day commemorating martyrdom that is actually good for sales of anything besides meat.
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