Valentine's Day for Muslims

[peezey 0]

Well, this year won't be much of a v-day for us. I asked if he celebrated V-day and he said yes. He did get me and my daughter a gift, however, he is not allowed to send silver through the mail. Go figure. So, next year, we will celebrate together.

Wow that's so weird about the silver! I wonder why that is? I can understand not sending produce and things like that but I'm at a loss as to what harm silver could cause.

It probably has to do with some sort of trade rules/shipping things by mail. My mom can send me homemade jams, candies, etc. but "storebought" stuff are non-nos, theoretically you aren't supposed to import new goods that you "could" buy in the US. That's why all my stuff that I shipped by mail I had to mark as "used" or "gifts" on the customs forms. Just my thoughts.

You can send silver out of Morocco. Now, whether or not you want to risk it actually getting to the destination is another matter. However, they have just totally revamped the mail system so that it's less expensive, and can be tracked.

[Tim and Bethanie 1]

IMO you can never go wrong telling someone you love them.

[Henia 11]

IMO you can never go wrong telling someone you love them.

That is true.

[ya falaha! 0]

Many Egyptians in particular celebrate V-day. Egyptians like holidays in general Ask your husband how he feels about it. My husband is fine with it and we've sent each other ecards and called each other on Vday for the past 2 years. Did you not know your husband last Vday?

[maggieNomar 0]

Well, this year won't be much of a v-day for us. I asked if he celebrated V-day and he said yes. He did get me and my daughter a gift, however, he is not allowed to send silver through the mail. Go figure. So, next year, we will celebrate together.

Wow that's so weird about the silver! I wonder why that is? I can understand not sending produce and things like that but I'm at a loss as to what harm silver could cause.

Theft!!

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Ah, here's the thread:

We don't celebrate Valentines day. Husband views it as a religiously based thing, even if it isn't in modern times.

So, we celebrate the day after Valentines Day, which is a double bonus, because then we can get all the chocolate and lovey dovey goodies half off

[Robor007 0]

I always thought Valentines Day was a Hallmark holiday?

[doodlebug 3]

Ah, here's the thread:

We don't celebrate Valentines day. Husband views it as a religiously based thing, even if it isn't in modern times.

So, we celebrate the day after Valentines Day, which is a double bonus, because then we can get all the chocolate and lovey dovey goodies half off

That's an excellent idea! I bet roses AND dinner are like 1/2 off that day!!!

moody - I knew him but we weren't serious at all and it just wasn't an issue. We were just acquaintances at that point.

He definitely does not celebrate it, but maybe when he comes here and sees how widespread it is he'll rethink. Anyway I"m going with Rahma's idea!!!

[almaty 19]

yes, it is just a day to us...but sanita, likes to take advantage of any occassion....and wants a new bike for VD

[Ban Hammer 13,573]

yes, it is just a day to us...but sanita, likes to take advantage of any occassion....and wants a new bike for VD

sounds like a bad trade.

[almaty 19]

yes, it is just a day to us...but sanita, likes to take advantage of any occassion....and wants a new bike for VD

sounds like a bad trade.

sounds bad...

[Henia 11]

Ah, here's the thread:

We don't celebrate Valentines day. Husband views it as a religiously based thing, even if it isn't in modern times.

So, we celebrate the day after Valentines Day, which is a double bonus, because then we can get all the chocolate and lovey dovey goodies half off

Rahma: Is like celebrating Christmas on the 26th? More gifts ?

Almaty: I would take advantage of any and all holidays too....

Robor007: I think many or most holiday Hallmark made up! EVen Christmas maybr 100 or so years back was not celebrated (the way it is now)

Edited January 29, 2007 by Henia

[almaty 19]

Ah, here's the thread:

We don't celebrate Valentines day. Husband views it as a religiously based thing, even if it isn't in modern times.

So, we celebrate the day after Valentines Day, which is a double bonus, because then we can get all the chocolate and lovey dovey goodies half off

Rahma: Is like celebrating Christmas on the 26th? More gifts ?

Almaty: I would take advantage of any and all holidays too....

Robor007: I think many or most holiday Hallmark made up! EVen Christmas maybr 100 or so years back was not celebrated (the way it is now)

you sister, are indeed a right thinking type of lady...!

[jordanianprincess 0]

So this is the infamous thread? I don't see anything wrong with it, but anyhooo. Doodle, Valentine's day is widely celebrated in Jordan and as you know, Jordan is 94% Muslim. People just celebrate their love for each other, they don't honor any saints.

[RaspberrySwirl 20]

So this is the infamous thread? I don't see anything wrong with it, but anyhooo. Doodle, Valentine's day is widely celebrated in Jordan and as you know, Jordan is 94% Muslim. People just celebrate their love for each other, they don't honor any saints.

What's so infamous about it?

Valentine's was never a big thing with my family but neither are birthdays and regular holidays.