Is Valentine’s officially celebrated in Saudi Arabia?
The answer to the question I posed on my social media account, Yes it is. For years the celebration of Valentine’s Day was banned and forbidden. Men and women who were not related were not allowed to meet; it was frowned upon if seen talking. Valentine’s Day is now public. Sales of flowers and gifts […]
When is the official day for celebrating enduring love in Russia?
July 8. is celebrated in Russia as the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity (Den’ sem’i, lyubvi i vernosti), established to honor the 13th-Centruy Orthodox saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom, patrons of marriage. Introduced in 2008 as a traditional alternative to Valentine’s Day, this day emphasizes family values, featuring concerts, festivals, and the symbolic […]