AMMAN —
Jordan celebrates on Tuesday its 75th
independence anniversary and the first in the second centenary of the Kingdom’s
history.
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The anniversary is a major event in the history of Jordan,
which won its independence from the British government.
The independence of Jordan came as a result of the “London
Treaty” signed by His Majesty the late King Abdullah I and the British
Government.
Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, no nation-wide celebrations
were planned. The Royal Court plans a celebration that will “include measures
to safeguard public health, with a limited number of invitees and shorter
segments,” according to a Royal Court statement.
The Royal Protocol’s statement on Tuesday’s event announced
during the ceremony, “a group of Jordanians who have contributed over the past
100 years to building and advancing Jordanian institutions in various sectors
will be honored.
In addition, more Jordanians will be honored on several
upcoming national occasion throughout the year, in recognition of their
efforts, achievements, and sacrifices.”
On the occasion His Majesty King Abdullah and HRH Crown
Prince Hussein have received cables from leaders of Arab, Muslim, and friendly
countries on the occasion, as well as from senior officials and officers, and
representatives of civil society organizations.
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