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Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. You usually findCupid's picture on Valentine cards and other paraphernalia.Islamic Perspective: We should avoid anything associated withpagan immoral practices - We do not need to honor or celebratethe death of a Christian "saint" - Islam does not encourage flirting orsuggestions of romantic relationships before marriage - Lovebetween families, friends and married people does not need to becelebrated on a day with such un-Islamic origins.Question: In recent times, celebration of the Valentine’s Day hasspread, particularly among female students. It is a Christiancelebration, and it is (manifested) with fully red costumes, clothingand shoes, and exchange of red roses. What is the ruling oncelebrating this holiday?Answer: Celebrating the Valentine’s Day is not permissible because:Firstly, it is an innovated holiday that has no basis in the Sharee`ah.Secondly, it calls to love and passion: Thirdly, it calls to keepingone's heart busy with nonsense matters which contradict theguidance of the righteous predecessors, may Allah be pleased withthem.So it is not permissible that anything from the signs of that holidaytakes place on that day, whether it relates to eating, drinking,clothing, giving gifts, or anything else. It is incumbent upon theMuslim to be proud of his/her religion and that he/she does notblindly follow anyone else. May Allah the Exalted protect Muslimsfrom every trial, apparent and hidden, and that He give themprotection and guidance. Ameen.Question: Some people celebrate Yawm al-Hubb (Valentine's Day)on February 14 [the second month of the Christian Gregoriancalendar] every year by exchanging red roses as gifts. They alsodress up in red clothing, and congratulate one another (on thisYoung Muslims, What they should know about Islam Page - 234