Not Feeling the Love: Places That Don’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Flowers and candy won't win over these hearts.

Clean Break - You’ve tried to make it work with your current mate, but it turns out you’re just not that into him or her. Whether you’re leaving because your partner doesn't make you feel like the fabulous woman you are or you just don’t think you’re compatible long-term, it can be difficult to say goodbye. But we have you covered — use this guide to make a break for it. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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No Love - Roses and candy may set some hearts aflutter, but for others around the world, Valentine's Day is nothing but trouble. — Naeesa Aziz (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

Malaysia - In Malaysia, officials announced plans to crack down on "immoral acts" during Valentine's Day to encourage a sin-free lifestyle and warned Muslims against celebrating the holiday at all. (Photo: REUTERS/Tim Chong)

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Malaysia - In Malaysia, officials announced plans to crack down on "immoral acts" during Valentine's Day to encourage a sin-free lifestyle and warned Muslims against celebrating the holiday at all. (Photo: REUTERS/Tim Chong)

Indonesia - In Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, officials and Muslim clerics urged young people to skip Valentine's Day, calling the observation an excuse for couples to have forbidden sex. In one province, residents were banned from buying gifts on Valentine's Day.(Photo: AP Photo)

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Indonesia - In Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, officials and Muslim clerics urged young people to skip Valentine's Day, calling the observation an excuse for couples to have forbidden sex. In one province, residents were banned from buying gifts on Valentine's Day.(Photo: AP Photo)

Saudi Arabia - In Saudi Arabia, all Valentine's Day celebrations are prohibited. Religious police are enforcing a ban on Valentine's Day symbols, but both lovers and retailers are finding ways to skirt the law.  (Photo: KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)

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Saudi Arabia - In Saudi Arabia, all Valentine's Day celebrations are prohibited. Religious police are enforcing a ban on Valentine's Day symbols, but both lovers and retailers are finding ways to skirt the law.  (Photo: KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)

Iran - Despite its popularity, Valentine's Day was banned in Iran in 2011 over government fears that Western culture was becoming too widespread. (Photo: REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl)

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Iran - Despite its popularity, Valentine's Day was banned in Iran in 2011 over government fears that Western culture was becoming too widespread. (Photo: REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl)

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India's Bhariya Janta Party - In Southern India, members of a Hindu political party appealed to young people, asking them to denounce the holiday and staged a protest where they burned greeting cards. (Photo: REUTERS/Amit Dave)

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India's Bhariya Janta Party - In Southern India, members of a Hindu political party appealed to young people, asking them to denounce the holiday and staged a protest where they burned greeting cards. (Photo: REUTERS/Amit Dave)

Russian Province of Belgorod - Russia’s Belgorod province officially banned Valentine’s Day in 2011. Officials say the move was part of Belgorod's "measures to provide for spiritual security."(Photo: REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko)

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Russian Province of Belgorod - Russia’s Belgorod province officially banned Valentine’s Day in 2011. Officials say the move was part of Belgorod's "measures to provide for spiritual security."(Photo: REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko)

Dubai - In the ultra-modern United Arab Emirates city of Dubai, you can get your swerve on during Valentine's Day, but you can't take a drink. Officials banned alcohol sales on the day because of its proximity to the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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Dubai - In the ultra-modern United Arab Emirates city of Dubai, you can get your swerve on during Valentine's Day, but you can't take a drink. Officials banned alcohol sales on the day because of its proximity to the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)