Personally, I do not think virginity before marriage is important. But then, who I am to say what is important in such a personal matter? I do not think there are any right or wrong answers here. I do wish that people have the freedom to choose for themselves how to lead their lives and whether waiting until marriage is the right approach. I can imagine, though, that some societies pressurise young men and women into particular "traditions" one way or the other. That's a shame.