Jan 1 New Year’s Day
Jan 3 Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet)
Apr 3 Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day
May 25 Independence Day
May 16 Lailat al Miraj (Night of Ascension)
Jun 10 Army Day
Jun 18 Start of Ramadan
Jul 18 Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan)
Sep 23 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Oct 13 Islamic New Year
Dec 25 Christmas Day
1. Be considerate of Jordan’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.
2. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
3. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
4. Ramadan is the fasting month for all Muslims. During this month no food, drink or smoking is permitted during daylight hours. While non-Muslims aren’t expected to fast, it’s recommended to try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight hours.
5. Refrain from touching or interfering with ancient monuments, relics or historic sites.
6. Learn some local language and don’t be afraid to use it. Simple greetings will help break the ice.
7. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
8. Ask permission and remove your shoes before entering a place of worship.
9. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
10. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.