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Jordan: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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Jordan: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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Jordan: On May 25th 1946, the United Nations approved the end of the British Mandate and recognized Transjordan as an independent sovereign kingdom
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Jordan: As Independence day falls on a Saturday in 2019, the following Sunday will be a holiday.
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Jordan: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
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Jordan: Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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Jordan: Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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Jordan: Fourth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
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Jordan: June 9th 2019 will be a public holiday on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of His Majesty King Abdullah's accession to the Throne.
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Jordan: Public holiday for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
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Jordan: Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
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Jordan: Second day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
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Jordan: Third day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
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Jordan: Fourth day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
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Jordan: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
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Jordan: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
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Jordan: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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