15 February 2011

Malaysia Arrests 100 Muslim Couples for Celebrating Lovers' Day

Malaysian religious authorities arrested more than 100 Muslim couples on Monday who defied a ban on any activities marking Valentine's Day.

Islamic authorities in Malaysia in 2005 issued a fatwa to warn Muslims against celebrating Valentine's Day, saying that the occasion could lead to vice activities, especially pre-marital sex. [Straits Times] Read more [via Jihad Watch]