FÊTE DE L'INDÉPENDANCE DE LA JORDANIE

On May 25, 1946, the Hashemite Emirate of Transjordan gained independence from British rule and became a kingdom. Three years later, it dropped the prefix -Trans and became the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Every year, this milestone in the history of the kingdom is commemorated. Every year, the country celebrates this event with popular fervor. The day is marked by a military parade, political speeches and a large fireworks display.