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	Public holidays in Jordan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The law also permits Christian private schools (which are numerous in Jordan and were the only private schools originally, such as Catholic, Orthodox and Baptist Schools, to have school holiday from Holy Thursday until, Easter Monday- or the next day.
		Note: Holidays in Jordan can hardly be described as having a fixed date (not all though).
		For it is common for the government to change the day, which the holiday was supposed to be celebrated on, to another day-usually to prolong weekend.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_holidays_in_Jordan (222 words)

	Jordan - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Jordan signed a mutual defense pact in May 1967 with Egypt, and it participated in the June 1967 war between Israel and the Arab states of Syria, Egypt, and Iraq.
		Jordan is a Middle Eastern country, bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the east and south and Israel and West Bank to the west.
		Jordan is classified by the World Bank as a "lower middle income country." The per capita GDP was approximately $1,817 (1,479) for 2003 and 14.5% of the economically active population, on average, was unemployed in 2003.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Jordan (2536 words)

	Jordan - US FTA :: Overview Jordan
		Jordan’s terrain consists mostly of desert plateau in the east and highland area in the west.
		Jordan’s climate is mostly arid with a rainy season in the Western part of the country from November until April.
		Jordan has concentrated on improving its educational and health standards which strengthens not only the Jordanian economy with skilled and healthy labor force, but improves the general quality of life for all citizens of the Kingdom.
	www.jordanusfta.com /overview_jordan_en.asp (836 words)

	Travel Informations of Jordan
		Jordan is a relatively small country situated at the junction of the Levantine and Arabian areas of the middle East.
		Public Holidays Holidays in Jordan are either religious (Islamic or Christian) or celebrations of important events in Jordanian or Arab history.
		Jordan is one of the cleanest and safest countries, but it is nonetheless advisable to take some precautions until your digestive system adjusts.
	www.asiatravel.com /jordan/Jordan.html (1616 words)

	Why War? Keywords: Jordan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Jordan is opposed to the war on Baghdad simply because nothing good will come of...
		Jordan, which opposes the use of force against its eastern neighbor, has...
		The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan or Jordan is a country in the Middle East.
	www.why-war.com /encyclopedia/places/jordan (761 words)

	Why War? Keywords: Jordan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Jordan: With a large Palestinian population and a border with Iraq, Jordan...
		Yes, Israel has signed peace agreements with Jordan and Egypt, but the danger of a coup by extremists in either country means...
		Meanwhile, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, which on Tuesday were scheduled to join the quartet in a...
	www.why-war.com /encyclopedia/read.php?offset=30&id=509&sortby= (754 words)

	Background Notes Archive - Near East and North Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Although Jordan in 1988 disengaged from the West Bank and ceased efforts to restore the country's 1948-67 position, it retains considerable influence in the West Bank--for example, regulating the operations of Jordanian banks and issuing limited-validity Jordanian passports to West Bankers.
		Jordan's economic resource base traditionally has centered on phosphates, potash, and their fertilizer derivatives; overseas remittances; and foreign aid.
		Jordan's constructive participation in the Madrid peace process is key in achieving peace.
	dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/nea/jordan9510.html (2690 words)

	Category:Public holidays by country - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Public_holidays_by_country (92 words)

	Jordan Public Holidays and Bank Holidays - Calendar 2006
		This database of bank holidays, national holidays and public holidays can also be viewed month-by-month rather than by country.
		Some of the bank holidays, legal holidays and public holidays for Jordan are based on calendars whose determination is inherently approximate, as described in the footnotes below, which we strongly urge you to read.
		In addition, in many parts of the world, holidays are subject to arbitrary, last minute, changes by the local authorities and you are therefore advised to verify the above dates with the embassy or consulate of Jordan, before planning any trip to Jordan.
	www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2006/jordan.htm (531 words)

	Insight Travel On-line > Places > Jordan > Travel Tips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Jordan is a conservative country as far as female dress code is concerned.
		Jordan is one of the cleanest countries in the region, but it is advisable to take some precautions, such as sticking to bottled water, peeling fruit and avoiding salads and cold meats that have been sitting for a long time on hotel buffets.
		Jordan is a very safe country to travel in but obvious precautions should be taken; keep your money in a hotel safe if available and keep an eye on your belongings in public places.
	www.insightguides.com /ig2/places/jordan/travel_tips.asp (502 words)

	About Jordan II (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		There are no regulations about bringing pets into Jordan, and the most you may be asked for is a certificate of health for the animal.
		Holidays in Jordan are either religious (Islamic or Christian) or celebrations of important events in Jordanian or Arab history.
		Non-Islamic holidays are fixed, while Islamic holidays vary according to the lunar Muslim calendar.
	www.tourism.jo /inside/AboutJordanII.asp (769 words)

	Jordan
		The population of Jordan was estimated at 5.2 million in 2001 with a 3.8% growth rate.
		Jordan's population has doubled since 1980 with 50% of the population under eighteen years of age.
		Jordan uses the Gregorian calendar and many public holidays have fixed dates.
	www.britain.tv /travel_jordan.shtml (1026 words)

	General information for the independent traveller in Jordan
		Jordan, with a population of a little over 5 million people, has been an independent state since 1921 when the Emir Abdullah declared the existence of the "Emirate of Transjordan" with himself as the ruler.
		Jordan is in theory a democratic monarchy, the people have a number of liberties and feel themselves quite free.
		Jordan has an extremely high level of medical care; all doctors are proficient in English, many have trained in Europe or North America.
	www.jordanjubilee.com /genjord/hardfact.htm (7162 words)

	Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Jordan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The international community as represented in the United Nations considers the West Bank to be territory occupied by Israel and believes that its final status should be determined through direct negotiations among the parties concerned on the basis of UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338.
		Jordan is considered to be part of the "cradle of humanity".
		Jordan also is a member of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Nonaligned Movement (NAM), and Arab League.
	www.blinkbits.com /blinks/jordan (3006 words)

	Intercountry Adoption Jordan
		Two sets of laws are particularly relevant: 1) the laws of the child’s country of birth govern all activity in that country including the adoptability of individual children as well as the adoption of children in country in general; and 2) U.S. Federal immigration law governs the immigration of the child to the United States.
		MSD is the only entity that grants “adoption.” According to the precepts of Islam and the laws of Jordan governing the "adoption" of infants of unknown parentage, the “adoptive” parents are permitted to choose the first name of the child.
		The seal is authenticated by the clerk of court in the county where the notary is licensed or by a similar authority.
	travel.state.gov /family/adoption_jordan.html (3486 words)

	Public Holidays
		January 9 - 13 - (9th is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice)
		October 22 - 24, 2006 - (22nd is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan); Oct 11 - 14, 2007 - (11th is a half-day holiday for the public sector)
		December 30, 2006 - January 3, 2007 - (30th is a half-day holiday for the public sector) Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice)
	www.partyguideonline.com /occasions/publicholidays.html (1993 words)

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		The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan or Jordan is a country in 8 the Middle East.
		In 2 1989 he resumed parliamentary 0 elections and gradually 8 permitted political liberalization; in 5 1994 a formal 5 peace treaty was 2 signed with Israel.
		Jordan is a small Arab 6 country with inadequate 4 supplies of water 0 and other natural resources 3 such as oil.
	www.cleog.com /jordan_.htm (367 words)

	Top20Jordan.com - Your Top20 Guide to Jordan!
		In 1922, the British with approval of the League of Nations established the semi-autonomous Emirate of Transjordan in territories east of the Jordan river whose status under the mandate was always different than those west of the Jordan.
		The international community, for the most part, considers the West Bank to be territory occupied by Israel and believes that its final status should be determined through direct negotiations among the parties concerned on the basis of UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338.
		At the Rabat summit conference in 1974, Jordan agreed, along with the rest of the Arab League, that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people", thereby relinquishing its role as representative of the West Bank Palestinians to the PLO.
	top20jordan.com (2690 words)

	Israel Travel Tips & Jordan Travel Tips
		Jordan: Handshaking is the customary form of greeting.
		Jordan: If you are entering Jordan from Israel, you will be required to pay a $34 departure tax, locally.
		Jordan: Main roads are good (there are nearly 3000km (1900 miles) of paved roads in the country), but desert tracks should be avoided.
	www.gate1travel.com /israel-travel/Israel-travel-tips.htm (1899 words)

	Jordan - Gurupedia
		Arab states, Israel, and a large internal Palestinian population making up a majority of Jordan's citizens, through several wars and coup attempts.
		In 1989 he resumed parliamentary elections and gradually permitted political liberalization; in 1992 political parties were again allowed, and in 1993 Jordan held its first
		1990, aggravated Jordan's already serious economic problems, forcing the government to shelve the IMF program, stop most debt payments, and suspend rescheduling negotiations.
	www.gurupedia.com /j/jo/jordan.htm (477 words)

	jordan
		This event made him a most pragmatic ruler, and he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states, Israel, and a large internal Palestinian population making up an 80% majority of Jordan's citizens, through several wars and coup attempts.
		In 1951, during the brief rule of King Talal, a new liberalized constitution was enacted.
		Under this Jordan is a constitutional monarchy, albeit with more power vested in the monarch than in European counterparts such as the UK or the Netherlands.
	www.findthelinks.com /countries/jordan.htm (541 words)

	Jordan - Holidays
		Although these holidays are not as public as the Eids, because of the smaller number of Jordanian Christians, schools, government offices and some businesses are closed.
		In 1996 Jordan celebrated the 50th anniversary of independence.
		Jordan's most popular folk dance is the debkah, performed by men to the stomping of feet and clapping of hands.
	www.cp-pc.ca /english/jordan/holidays.html (409 words)

	Holidays in Jordan
		The Hijra calendar is based on the cycles of the moon and annually moves 11 days backward through the seasons.
		Easter, a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is the first Sunday after the full moon and the vernal equinox (fixed in the Gregorian calendar at March 21), and often observed with Good Friday and Easter Monday.
		In the West, Easter is predicted using the Gregorian calendar, while Eastern Orthodox Christians use the much older Julian calendar and celebrate 13 days later.
	www.southtravels.com /middleeast/jordan/holidays.html (309 words)

	Worldwide Public Holidays, Bank Holidays, National Holidays, and Religious Holidays
		Q++ Studio is used by the world's leading diary and calendar professionals to publish diaries and calendars that include future years' religious and public holidays data extending, in some cases, 15 years into the future.
		updated throughout the year, and whose listing of public holidays rules for each country is fully reviewed at least once a year (last full revision July/August 2006).
		A list of the most recent changes to this holidays database can be viewed here.
	www.qppstudio.net /bankholidays2006.htm (138 words)

	Jordan Travel Guide and Jordan Travel Information - TravelPuppy.com
		Following the military action in Iraq, there is a large risk of terrorism in Jordan and vigilance is necessary.
		Extra care should be taken at the crossing points between Israel and Jordan.
		The Red Sea to the south west and the Dead Sea is to the north west.
	travelpuppy.com /jordan/index.htm (377 words)

	FEAS \| Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges
		The Securities Depository Center (SDC) of Jordan is a public utility institution established in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan by virtue of the Securities Law.
		The SDC is one of the most important institutions in Jordans Capital Market as it holds the ownership register of all issued shares.
		The JSC is the regulatory and supervisory authority in charge of the Jordan capital market and thus the SDC is subject to it supervision.
	www.feas.org /Member.cfm?MemberID=46 (1404 words)

	Jordan Public Announcement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		This Public Announcement updates security information about Jordan, and alerts Americans to the continuing possibility of terrorist attacks in the wake of the November 9, 2005, hotel bombings in Amman, Jordan.
		Americans presently in Jordan are urged to increase their vigilance when in public areas.
		The nature of these attacks demonstrates that terrorists pursue softer targets such as public transportation, residential areas, and public areas where people congregate including major tourist sites, places of worship, restaurants, hotels, clubs, and shopping areas.
	travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_2745.html (340 words)

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