Indonesia`s highest Islamic clerical council declared Valentine`s Day forbidden by Islamic law in 2012, saying it was contradictory to Muslim culture and teachings.
JAKARTA Indonesian authorities in parts of the Muslim-majority nation have confiscated condoms and banned students from celebrating Valentine`s Day, saying the romantic tradition encourages casual sex and runs counter to cultural norms.
In Indonesia`s capital, Jakarta, and other parts of the country, Valentine`s Day has grown in popularity with companies looking to cash in by offering special discounts and promotions.
West Java and other provinces, such as Aceh, which is the only province in Indonesia to follow sharia law, have issued similar bans on celebrating Valentine`s Day in previous years.
"These raids were done after we received reports from residents that the minimarts were selling condoms in an unregulated way, especially on Valentine`s Day," Makassar police official Jufri was quoted as saying in a media report.
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