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July 7 announced public holiday in observance of Hijri New Year

By JT - Jul 02,2024 - Last updated at Jul 02,2024

Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Sunday issued a circular declaring Sunday, July 7, a public holiday for ministries and public departments to observe the Islamic Hijri New Year, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

This Muharram 1 marks 1444 lunar years since Prophet Mohammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina, known as the “Hijra”.

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