The Iranian government considers the celebration a Western cultural influence. BruneiCelebrating Valentine’s Day is seen as contrary to Islamic values, hence, public celebrations are not permitted.PakistanValentine’s Day is not widely observed in Pakistan due to the cultural and religious sensitivities of the people.

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Some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial, while others state that the Christian Church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia .