Public holiday announced for Prophet Mohammad’s birthday

By JT - Dec 05,2015 - Last updated at Dec 05,2015

AMMAN — All ministries, government departments and public institutions will observe a holiday marking Prophet Mohammad’s birthday on Thursday, December 24 instead of Wednesday, December 23, Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour announced on Friday, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

In an official communiqué, the premier urged all ministries and public entities to celebrate the occasion, emphasising its importance. Prophet Mohammad was born on the 12th day of Rabi I in the Islamic lunar calendar, which this year is expected to coincide with December 23.

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