An Indonesian cleric on Friday said Muslims should not
celebrate Valentine’s Day because it glorifies promiscuity.
Anwar Abbas, Head of Education at the semi-official
Indonesian Council of Muslim Scholars, said the sale of
condoms in bags of chocolates gift raised concerns.
“Valentine’s Day is not compatible with our nation’s culture
and religious tenets.
“This culture will destroy the morality of the young
generation,” Abbas warned.
He said that the council was concerned about reports that
some shops had been selling chocolate packaged together
with condoms ahead of Valentine’s Day.
The media reports said that the reports sparked outrage
among conservative Muslims and prompted local authorities
in Central Java to raid stores and confiscate the items.
Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim nation, but
Islamic observance is relatively moderate.
Saint Valentine’s Day, also known as Valentine’s Day or the
Feast of Saint Valentine, is a holiday observed on February 14
each year.
Culled from Punchng
