- Jordan Announces Six-Day Eid al-Adha Holiday
Holiday declared for Eid Al-Adha celebration
In a public announcement on Wednesday, Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan declared that the official holiday for Eid al-Adha will take place from the morning of Thursday, June 5, 2025, through the evening of Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
During this period, numerous governmental entities, including ministries, official departments, public institutions, universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and government-owned companies, will be closed. However, entities whose core operations necessitate continuous activity will remain open.
The Eid al-Adha holiday will last for six days in Jordan in 2025, spanning from June 5 to June 10. The first day of the festival, falling on Friday, June 6, 2025, follows the Islamic lunar calendar.
This announcement comes after Egyptian researchers recently disclosed the first day of Eid al-Adha2. For further details, readers are invited to read the article 'Egyptian researchers reveal the first day of Eid al-Adha'3.
It's essential to note that the dates of religious holidays, such as Eid al-Adha, are based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is approximately eleven days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar typically used in the Western world, leading to a shifting schedule every year4.
- Amidst the usual mix of politics, business news, and lifestyle stories, the announcement of Jordan's six-day Eid al-Adha holiday made headlines in news outlets, offering a unique insight into the country's history and culture.
- As home-and-garden magazines and entertainment channels prepare content for the upcoming weekend, news about Jordan's holiday schedule serves as a reminder of the significance of religious celebrations in various societies around the globe.
- During this holiday, many concerns typically associated with business and government, such as policy-making and economic activity, will temporarily be put on hold, providing an opportunity for citizens to focus on family, tradition, and relaxation.
