Jordan Times
Monday, January 17, 2005
Eid holiday announced
AMMAN (Petra) — Jordan will observe a public holiday from Wednesday, Jan. 19,
through to Sunday, Jan.23, in celebration of Eid Al Adha, which marks the
culmination of religious rites at the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. A statement by
the prime minister's office announced that all government departments and public
institutions would be closed throughout the five-day period.