Draft:Silver Jubilee of Abdullah II of Jordan
| Silver Jubilee of Abdullah II | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Jubilee of the monarch of the Hachemite Kingdom |
| Date(s) | 7 February 2024 |
| Country | Jordan |
The Silver Jubilee of Abdullah II[1] on 7 February 2024 will mark the 25 years of Abdullah II as the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, after the death of his father, King Hussein of Jordan, on February 7, 1999. The Jubilee will be mark with large-scale and popular events throughout Amman and the rest of the country in February and May 2024. It will the first ever Silver Jubilee celebration of a Hashemite monarch in history.
Events[edit]
The Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Tuesday decided to introduce the "Silver Jubilee Flag" to mark the 25th anniversary of His Majesty's assumption of constitutional powers.[2]
King Abdullah delivered a televised speech in which he said that Jordan can “always look forward to more resilience and prosperity” and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Palestinians and an end to the Israeli occupation amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Jordan’s official Petra news agency said the king had received congratulatory notes and remembrance messages paying tribute to the late King Hussein from senior government officials and civil society organisations.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Catholic churches in Jordan observe their 24th annual pilgrimage". Roya News.com. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "25 years of progress, Jordan celebrates Silver Jubilee". Jordan Times.com. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Jordan marks 25 years of King Abdullah's rule with 'Silver Jubilee' campaign". New Arab.com. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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