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National Holidays
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New Year's Day
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1 January
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King Abdullah II's Birthday
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30 January
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Labor Day
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1 May
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Independence Day
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25 May
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The Late King Hussein's Birthday
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14 November
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Christmas Day
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25 December
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The following Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar:
- Eid Al – Fitr (Shawal 1st): a 3-day feast marking the end of
Ramadan.
- Eid Al- Adha (Thu'l-Hijjh - 10th): a 4-day holiday, which is the
feast at the end of Haj, or the month of Pilgrimage to Mecca.
- First of Muharam (Muharram 1st): Islamic New Year.
- Eid Al Isra Wal Mi'raj (Rajab 17th): The Prophet Mohammad's
night Journey
from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to heavens.
- The Birth of Prophet Mohammad (12 Rabi' 1).
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