Leave it to the Saudis to put a wet blanket on any possible Hallmark moments.
The Saudi Arabian Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has removed all red items from shops until after Valentine's Day. Even red wrapping paper is taboo.
"As Muslims we shouldn't celebrate a non-Muslim celebration, especially this one that encourages immoral relations between unmarried men and women."
Does this get Saudi guys off the hook??? Oh no...because of the ban on red roses, a black market has "flowered" ahead of Valentine's Day. Roses that normally go for $1.50 each, cost $8.00 during the ban. Delivery charges are increased as well because the flowers must be delivered in the middle of the night to avoid suspicion. Not only do they still have to come up with the flowers, they have to pay 5 times the amount.
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