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Public holiday announced for Prophet Mohammad’s birthday

By JT - Nov 19,2017 - Last updated at Nov 19,2017

AMMAN — Prime Minister Hani Mulki on Sunday announced that all ministries, government departments and public institutions will observe a holiday marking Prophet Mohammad’s birthday on Thursday, November 30, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Prophet Mohammad was born on the 12th day of Rabi I in the Islamic calendar.

Mulki stressed in an official statement released on Sunday that all official institutions should contribute in highlighting the "noble" occasion.

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