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Independence Day (Arabic: عيد الاستقلال, romanized: ʿīd al-istiqlāli) is an event in Jordan marking its 1946 independence from the United Kingdom.
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 Abdullah I on Independence Day, May 25, 1946. He is accompanied by his grandson Hussein behind him. | |
| Official name | Eid Al-Istiqlal |
| Observed by | Jordan |
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| Celebrations | National and local observances |
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| Date | 25 May |
| Next time | 25 May 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | History of Jordan |
Following the Great Arab Revolt during World War I, the Ottoman Empire which included modern-day Jordan was partitioned by Britain and France, leading to the establishment of the Emirate of Transjordan as a British protectorate in 1921 by the Hashemite Emir Abdullah.
Following World War II, the Jordanian and British governments entered into negotiations for Jordan’s independence, which were finalized in the Treaty of London in 1946. The arrangement transformed the emirate into a kingdom, which became officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Jordan became a full member of the United Nations in December 1955.[1]
The holiday, held annually on 25 May,[2] 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.[3][4][5][6]
See also
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- ^ Qasem Hailat, Nabil (29 May 2021). "What does Independence Day mean for Jordanians?". The Jordan Times. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ AnydayGuide. "Independence Day in Jordan / May 25, 2019". AnydayGuide.
- ^ "Jordan Independence Day". TheFreeDictionary.com.
- ^ "Independence Day in Jordan – Office Holidays". officeholidays.com.
- ^ "Jordan Celebrates Independence Day".