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Uzbekistan Bans Valentine's Day

Nation cancels concerts, other official events

By eric1982a,  Newser User

Posted Jan 25, 2012 1:50 PM CST | Promoted on Newser Jan 25, 2012 2:13 PM CST

(User Submitted) – Lonely hearts rejoice: There's at least one place in the world where you'll feel at home. The central Asian state of Uzbekistan will not observe Valentine's Day this year. Russia's RIA-Novosti news agency reports the unofficial ban on the romantic holiday...   Read full story »

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