AMMAN — Several Jordanian Twitter users on Sunday criticised what the “irresponsible behaviour” of some Tawjihi students who celebrated passing the national exam’s winter session.
Some tweeps said students of the General Secondary Certificate Examination (Tawjihi) should celebrate in a “civilised manner and should not disturb the life of others”, warning that reckless driving puts the lives of others at risk.
“Joy is expressed with eating a piece of cake and not gun shootings,” Twitter user Nadine (@NadineSharabi) tweeted Sunday.
Many tweeps said some reckless drivers who were speeding in an expression of joy caused traffic jams — and in some cases accidents — on the capital’s main streets.
“It is unbelievable what happened today…roads were slippery because of the rain and some were speeding…I saw several accidents on the roads today,” Jood (@Jo-12) tweeted.
Lana Oran (@LanaOran) expressed similar views.
“Driving in cars and waving from windows for passing Tawjihi is the stupidest thing ever!! Students should pass it anyway; no need to celebrate,” tweeted Oran.
Others were critical of people shooting in the air as a show of celebration of Tawjihi results.
“Make sure to wear your helmets & bullet proof vests today. #Tawjihi is coming to town,” tweeted Mays Xana (@mays_mays).
Majdoleen J (Majdoj) agreed.
“Respect the laws and … celebrate your #Tawjihi in a civilised way,” said Mays.
Last year, 12 injuries from gunshot wounds were reported across the Kingdom after the results of the Tawjihi summer session were announced.
Festive firing during special occasions, such as weddings and after Tawjihi results are released, is a common practice that security agencies are working to curb.
