AMMAN — A
government circular on observing
Jordan’s 76th Independence Day extends to the
private sector, the Ministry of Labor said, as a schedule for the three-day
celebrations was announced.
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The circular by
Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh instructed public offices to close down an
hour early, at 2pm on Wednesday, May 25, the actual day of Jordan’s
independence, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
An official holiday
is declared for the following day, Thursday, May 26, the second day of three
days of government-sponsored celebrations across the Kingdom.
The holiday allows
Jordanian families to get out of their homes and enjoy the street festivities
marking Independence Day, said Mohammad Al-Zyoud, the
Labor Ministry’s
spokesperson.
Separately, the
government announced a schedule for the three-day celebration.
The activities,
which will begin on Wednesday at 5pm in specific locations in each
governorate, are listed in the
following link.
This year’s
activities seek to “spread joy and happiness” among citizens following the
difficult conditions endured during the COVID-19 pandemic, Petra said.
In Amman, a series
of events are scheduled at the Roman Theater, the Hashemite Plaza, and the
Odeon Theater, according to Al-Mamlaka TV.
The events at Odean
Theater will begin Wednesday, and occur daily at 5pm until Friday evening. The
events include plays, various artist performances, competitions, prizes, and
aircraft shows.
The Hashemite Plaza
will see an aircraft display by the Jordanian Royal Falcons at 6pm on
Wednesday, followed by music from the armed forces, and at 7pm performances by
Maan and Hill Band, along with Hussein Al-Salman and Hamdi Al-Manaseer at the
Roman amphitheater.
In the Roman
Theatre, an air show of the Royal Jordanian Gliding Club will be held at 7pm
on Thursday, and a performance by the Hussein Musical Band and the
Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) Band, followed by performances from Yahya Sweis and Zain
Awad. Friday’s performances at the Roman Theater will begin at 7pm, showcasing
Hussein Musical Band, Beit Al-Rowad, and Diana Karazon.
GAM has allocated an area for bazaars and children’s activities in the
Hashemite Square throughout the days of the celebration from 4–7pm and, it
includes face painting, aerobic games, and interactive activities.
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