Festive firing a flagrant violation of Jordanian law — police chief

AMMAN — The practice of festive firing is “a flagrant violation of the law” and a danger that threatens the lives of innocent people, Public Security Department (PSD) Director Maj. Gen. Atef Saudi said Monday.

Speaking at a workshop to combat celebratory gunfire at Al Hussein Cultural Centre, he said some people are still firing gunshots at social occasions despite all warnings by security and concerned parties, according to a PSD statement.

Grand Mufti of Jordan Abdul Karim Khasawneh said festive shooting is forbidden in Islam for the fear and anxiety it causes and the danger it poses to people’s lives.