Jordan Independence Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Jordan

Independence Day is celebrated annually on May 25 and is the most significant event in Jordan’s history, as it commemorates the country’s independence from the British government. Following World War I, the Hashemite Army of the Great Arab Revolt conquered the territory that is now Jordan. Sharif Hussein lead the Hashemites in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire. The forces of the Allies, which included Britain and France, supported the Great Arab Revolt. The independence of Jordan from the British was negotiated by Emir Abdullah. Although a treaty was ratified on March 22, 1946, Jordan did not achieve complete independence until 1948. In March 1948, Jordan signed a new treaty that guaranteed its independence by removing all restrictions on its sovereignty. In December 1955, Jordan entered the United Nations and the Arab League as a full member.

The background of Jordan Independence Day

Early in the Bronze Age, between 3600 and 1200 B.C., fortified cities and urban centres first appeared in what is now Jordan. Wadi Feynan subsequently became a regional centre for copper extraction, as copper was heavily exploited at the time to facilitate the production of bronze. People’s trading, migration, and settlement in the Middle East reached a zenith, thereby advancing and refining an increasing number of civilizations. Over time, villages in Transjordan began to significantly expand in regions with abundant water resources and agricultural land. The ancient Egyptians subsequently expanded into the Levant and eventually dominated both banks of the Jordan.

During the roughly 400 years that Jordan was ruled by and under the influence of the Ottoman Empire, the Jordanian people suffered from stagnation and regress. Sharif Hussein would eventually lead the Hashemite Army in the Great Revolt against the Ottoman Empire with the support of the Allies of World War I, bringing an end to the Ottoman Empire’s rule over Jordan. Under the provisions of the Transjordan memorandum, the Council of the League of Nations recognised Transjordan as a state in September 1922. Transjordan remained under British mandate until 1946, when a treaty was signed; sovereignty was ultimately conferred upon the signing of a second treaty in 1948.

The Hashemites’ rise to power in the Jordan region was fraught with numerous obstacles. In 1921 and 1923, the Emir’s forces, with British support, suppressed a number of rebellions in Kura. Jordan is a generally tranquil area that has become a popular tourist destination in recent years.

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5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT JORDAN

Jordan is home to the Dead Sea, which is the lowest point on Earth.

Jordan is the connecting point between Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Jordan has over one hundred thousand archaeological and tourist locations.

The Jawa Dam in Jordan is the world’s earliest dam.

Before commencing his ministry, Jesus, who represents the Christian faith, was baptised in the Jordan River.

JORDAN INDEPENDENCE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	May 25	Thursday
2024	May 25	Saturday
2025	May 25	Sunday
2026	May 25	Monday
2027	May 25	Tuesday