Jordan Events and Festivals
January
 Muharram
This is the beginning of the Muslim New Year, and is cause for many celebrations across the country, in towns both large and small.
King Abdullah II’s birthday
As the current reigning king, the citizens of Jordan hold celebrations and special events to honour his birthday.
February
 Aqaba Traditional Arts Festival
Aqaba plays host to this large festival which brings the traditional crafts of Bedouin and other people to the seaside town for all to admire and purchase.
Azraq Festival
This local festival showcases the culture and crafts of the town of Azraq with food, drink and music.
March
Mawoulid An-Nabawi
The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday is the cause of massive celebrations across the country according to Islamic tradition.
April
 Amman International Theatre Festival
This annual event is the only theatre festival organised by an independent theatre company in the Middle East or North Africa with performances in both Arabic and English.
May
Independence Day
This day of national celebration commemorates the Treaty of 1946 and is combined with the Arab Renaissance Day.
 The Jordan Rally
This motorcar race is one of several which brings the lovers of fast cars to the desert, where there is a large fan base.
June
 Army Day
This national holiday celebrates the Jordanian military and the role it plays in protecting the country, with parades and displays of patriotism.
August
Coronation Day
This national holiday celebrates King Hussein’s ascension to the throne with several events in the capital Amman.
Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts
This fun cultural festival is held among the ruins of Jordan’s 2000 year old Roman city with music, dancing, poetry, handicrafts and merry people.
September
Ramadan
This important month in the Muslim calendar is devoted to fasting and is observed by Muslims throughout the world as one of the five pillars of Islam.
Eid Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj
This feast day celebrates the nocturnal visit of the Prophet Mohammed to heaven.
October
Eid Al-Fitr
This important feast day marks the end of Ramadan and is one of the most festive occasions of the year for Muslims in Jordan.
November
King Hussein Day
This national holiday celebrates the birthday of King Hussein with special events planned around the country.
December
 Eid Al-Adha
Known as the feast of sacrifice, this important day falls at the end of the month of the pilgrimage to Mecca and commemorates Abraham’s offering of his son for sacrifice to his god.
Jordanian Theatre Festival
Theatre companies from across the country and the world come to Amman and other major sites in Jordan to celebrate the art of theatre.
National Holidays
New Year’s Day: 1 January
Muharram (Islamic New Year): 20 January
King Abdullah II’s Birthday: 30 January
Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet): 31 March
Good Friday: date varies each year
Easter Monday: date varies each year
Labour Day: 1 May
Independence Day: 25 May
Army Day: 10 June
Prophet’s Ascension: 11 August
Ramadan: date varies each year
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan): date varies each year
King Hussein Remembrance Day: 14 November
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice): 20 December
Christmas: 25 December
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