12 Feb 2008
Saudis ban all things red for Valentine's Day

Doubtful if Islam will ever be known as the Religion of Love, at least not in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has asked florists and gift shops to remove all red items until after Valentine's Day, calling the celebration of such a holiday a sin, local media reported Monday.

(link) [CNN.com]

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