The keyword to this question is “officially” practiced. The key nations where Valentine’s is not officially practiced would include Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, North Korea, Uzbekistan and certain regions in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Some countries view it as a decadent Western import conflicting with local traditions and values. In North Korea, the state focuses on loyalty to the leadership, making public celebration of Western romantic holidays like Valentines non-existent.
Many Islamic regions and nations: a ruling of the highest Islamic Council in 2012, where it was declared that Valentine’s Day was contradictory to Muslim culture and teaching. While not banned nationwide, in certain states or strict religious groups in Indonesia discourage or raid Valentine’s events.


