Independence Day (Jordan)

Independence Day (Arabic: عيد الإستقلال‎) is a national holiday that is celebrated in Jordan on May 25 which commemorates the Jordanian Parliament's ratification of the Treaty of London on 25 May 1946. The act represented the end of the Emirate of Transjordan as a British protectorate and the declaration of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Independence Day
Abdullah I on Independence Day, May 25, 1946. He is accompanied by his grandson Hussein and General John Bagot Glubb.
Official name	عيد الإستقلال Eid al-Istiklaal
Observed by	Jordan
Liturgical Color
Celebrations	National and local observances
Observances	Fireworks 21-gun salutes Military parades Royal events Awards ceremonies
Begins	May 25
Ends	May 25
Date	25 May
Next time	25 May 2021 (2021-05-25)
Frequency	Annual
Related to	History of Jordan

The holiday is usually marked with official ceremonies attended by members of the House of Hashim, as well as civil and military officials. Award presentations, political speeches and diplomatic visits are commonplace on the holiday. In the Jordanian Armed Forces, Presentation of Colours ceremonies and national/unit military parades are common during the day, as well as a 21-gun salute in the capital. On the civilian level, festive events and activities including a fireworks display and special religious services are held.[1][2][3][4]

See also

• Public holidays in Jordan
• History of Jordan
• Timeline of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

References

1. AnydayGuide. "Independence Day in Jordan / May 25, 2019". AnydayGuide.
2. "Jordan Independence Day". TheFreeDictionary.com.
3. "Independence Day in Jordan – Office Holidays". officeholidays.com.
4. "Jordan Celebrates Independence Day".