Fireworks at weddings and celebrations banned in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, the use of fireworks, firecrackers, and other pyrotechnic items at weddings and festive events has been banned. The restriction also covers their production, import, and sale. The Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice explained this as protecting the population from stress.
Fireworks banned at weddings and celebrations in Afghanistan
The Afghan government has completely banned the use of fireworks, firecrackers, and other types of pyrotechnics at weddings and celebratory events across the country, according to reports.
The order to this effect was announced on October 27 by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice.
The ban also applies to the manufacture, import, sale, purchase, and distribution of pyrotechnic devices.
This is not the Afghan government's first attempt to restrict the use of pyrotechnics. Previously, launching firecrackers and fireworks was banned from 21:00 to 07:00 in certain cities of the country, including Kabul.
It was stated that measures will be taken against violators in accordance with national legislation and Sharia norms. However, specific penalties have not been disclosed.
The ministry explained this decision by stating that loud explosion sounds cause fear and mental stress, which severely affects children, women, the elderly, and patients in hospitals in particular.