Valentine’s Day 2024: Highlights From Around the World

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 worldwide as couples exchange gifts, send greeting cards, and enjoy romantic dinners to celebrate the beauty of their relationships.

The origins of Valentine’s Day are said to be rooted in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, with one legend linking it to St. Valentine‘s execution on February 14 for performing secret marriages during the ban enforced by Roman emperor Claudius II.

On February 15, the Anti-Valentine’s Week begins with events like Slap Day, Kick Day, Perfume Day, Flirt Day, Confession Day, Missing Day, and Breakup Day for those uninterested in traditional celebrations.

Young couples in Kolkata marked Valentine’s Day with their partners, joining a global celebration of love and affection on this special day.

Celebrities like Shehnaaz Gill and Ananya Panday shared their Valentine’s Day celebrations on social media through singing videos and heartfelt messages, while Sadhguru imparted a profound message on love through the Isha Foundation.

Meanwhile, BTS member Kim Taehyung surprised fans with photoshoot pictures, attracting attention from ARMY members worldwide.

Mira Rajput and Shahid Kapoor were among the celebrities who marked Valentine’s Day by sharing a cozy restaurant picture, while Bengali actress Nussrat Jahan captured the essence of love with co-actor Yash in themed photos.

Australian cricketer Pat Cummins celebrated the day with wife Becky, sharing captures of their blissful moments, and celebrity couple Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan exchanged heartfelt messages and roses.

Zeenat Aman took to social media with a message on challenging societal constructs in relationships, as Akshay Kumar spent the day with Tiger Shroff, his co-star from the upcoming film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’.

For those seeking outfit inspirations, Bollywood celebrities offered style tips, while Mukti Mohan planned a road trip with Kunal Thakur to celebrate their first Valentine’s Day post-marriage.