Glory Saturday: what is the fine for wasting water this day

Every year, Holy Week is celebrated in various ways and in several cities of the country, where one of the days of this period is the so-called Glory Saturday, an important date for religious considered as one of mourning and silence, since it commemorates the rest of Jesus, after his death on the cross the day before.

It is also recognized as a day of purification, so according to Catholics, he became accustomed to throwing buckets of water on the eve of Jesus' resurrection, as a way to improve or purify their sins.

Some people even decide to get wet in the streets, squares, outside their homes. However, throwing large amounts of water is penalized in Mexico City. Next we will remember what penalty will be given to those who are surprised to waste the liquid.

What is the fine for wasting water?

According to the Law on the Right to Access, Disposal and Sanitation of Water in Mexico City, fines can range from 100 to 300 UMA, that is, around 9,600 pesos and 28,800 pesos.

It should be remembered that the UMA is the economic reference in pesos, which determines the amount of payment of obligations.

Although there is also another sanction for those who decide to throw water, since they could be arrested for a period ranging from 20 to 36 hours, as well as pay for community work with a set time of between 10 and 18 hours.

The Water System (SACMEX) also called on all capital citizens to take care of the water and report any type of leakage in the colonies or mayors that make up CDMX.

We must remember that Holy Week is part of Lent. This is a period when several people engage in worship activities. This is the most important time for the Catholic community, and it begins with Palm Sunday, continues with Holy Thursdays and Fridays, as well as Glory Saturday and ends on Resurrection Sunday.

In many parts of the country, the drama of the Passion and Death of Christ is staged, following a general script whose characters include Jesus -alive or in image-, Roman centurions, Jews and Pharisees, and the twelve apostles represented by children or young people. However, in some villages Pilate, Mary Magdalene, the Virgin Mary and other secondary characters are also often added.

In addition, in various cities and colonials such as: Taxco, Guerrero; Queretaro; San Luis Potosí and San Cristobal de las Casas, in Chiapas, celebrations are very solemn, as in the Procession of Silence, or where penitents (even in our time) are subjected to heavy burdens, as a symbol of their self-sacrifice. Perhaps the most popular performance is the one held in Iztapalapa, east of Mexico City, but in many parts of the Mexican Republic it is possible to observe, enjoy and live this magical experience of tradition, fully religious.

It will also be necessary to remember that basic education students have the Easter holiday period. According to the official calendar of the Ministry of Public Education (SEP), it began from Monday, April 11 and will end until Friday, April 22. In this way, teachers and students must return to their classes until Monday, April 25.

During this time, citizens choose to visit beach areas or villages. These are tourist destinations either in natural regions, ideal for vacationing or places with incredible beaches for swimming, surfing, snorkeling, as well as interacting with dolphins.

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