As follow-up to my September 12 post entitled ‘Some tips to touring Jordan during Ramadan,’ I thought it might be an interesting cultural lesson to those traveling in the Hashemite Kindom during this “festival” (Eid) celebrating the “break of the fast” (ul-Fitr).

Starting out with how-to-know when Ramadan is ending – a process nicely described via the VOA Newsire:

The three-day Eid al Fitr holiday begins Tuesday in nine Arab states, with the exception of Egypt and Syria, after Muslim scholars sighted the crescent moon, overnight, bringing an end to the month of Ramadan, according to Islam’s lunar calendar.

The APF news service adds this interesting tidbit and twist to the process:

Religious authorities in Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, said the new moon had been sighted and that Ramadan would end on Monday with the feast to follow the next day. Lebanon and Jordan made similar announcements.

The Islamic calendar is a lunar one, and most Muslim countries set the beginning of Eid al-Fitr by the sighting of the new moon.

But Libya — where the feast also begins on Tuesday — uses astronomical calculations.

With when out of the way, we wander over to the WikiPedia Eid al-Fitr page to learn what and how; including this media-driven, modern practice:

The end of Ramadan is announced via e-mail, postings on websites, or chain phone calls to all members of a Muslim community.

And it is with that last noteable quotable  I thought it might be fun to list some snippets from a few Jordanian bloggers announcing EID – starting with this marvelous poster via Chocoholic MADNESS:

The author adding:

… Its EID! Woo hoo! I love waking up early on EID! (only on EID i would rather sleep any other day). So we go to EID prayer then ofcourse we go to have BREAKFAST! i miss having a big yummy breakfast! Pancakes! Fried Eggs with Toast and Croissant & jam!

Degrees of Freedom writes – Fitr Mubarak for you:

if you wanna feel something fuzzy about Eid, check this blog post entry, southern muslimah shows how people are celebrating Eid around the world

Kinzi (My Treasure) – A Blessed Eid, Dear Readers

Mabruuk, mabruuk, mabruuk!!!

HeiseHeise.com – Eid ul-Fitr; Ramadan’s end

Today marked the end of Ramadan, which means that a collective sigh of relief seemed to go up all over this side of the world last night when the sun’s last rosy edge dropped below the horizon for the final night of Ramadan. On my way to and from the school, the streets were jam-packed in the morning … But in the afternoon, all was eerily quiet along the main roads – I’ve been told that today is the Eid ul-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast, and it’s an Islamic tradition to travel great distances to see old friends to have the festival together. Even some of my American teacher friends, none of them Muslim, are joining in with the idea …

Rob Ganim-Live from Amman – Weekend with the Bedouins

The arrival of Eid and the end of Ramadan cut my weekend with the Bedouins short last night, as our group was piled into a late night bus that took us back to Amman, arriving at about 12:30 am. Despite this, I had another great experience here in Jordan. I spent my weekend with a Bedouin family in the village of Naifa on the Baghdad Road, which, not surprisingly, goes to Baghdad.

Jordanian Drift – EID MUBARAK!!!

So, today (Tuesday) happened to be declared Eid in Jordan. Al-hamdoulillah. I went visiting last night and as it turned out wound up with less than 2 hours sleep by the time I rolled out of bed at fajr and had to start getting ready for the Eid prayer. The masjid was full, but not packed which was nice, and EVERYONE (locals, foreigners, visitors, residents etc) went around giving salams, kissing each other, spearding the “Eid love” -

So happy and blessed Eid to all the wonderful people I’ve met in Jordan – I look forward to seeing you again at some point in the future; though when I can’t tell (years?-).

Souk Jara is a Jordanian annual, weekly flea market event organized by the Jabal Amman Residents Association (Jara) that occurs every Friday throughout the summer that offers a variety of family-oriented activities including:

• new games for kids and adults Souk Jara Games
• delicious treats at the Souk Jara Cafe
• musical concerts and films at the Souk Jara Theater
• and plenty of good deals on handcrafts, antitiquties and other home made items at the Souk Jara Market

The last Souk Jara for 2008 season will open at 10AM and close at 10PM and is being held in Jabal Amman, First Circle, Jara Street (Fawzi Malouf Street). For you tourist types, Jabal Amman is one of the original 7 hills that made Amman and is now one of its classical quarters. Amman of course is the capital of Jordan.

More details and contact information can be found at the Jabal Amman Residents Association website, Jara-jordan.com.

Below are some links to blogs and online gallerys that further describe the Souk Jara event:

• Jara-Jordan photo gallery
• Into the Wind  – Is Amman Boring?
• Traveling Marshalls – Positive VS. Negative
• Jen’s blog – Amman Oases
• Moey’s – What to do in Amman today?
• Travelpod – A wrap-up of the last week
• Sugar Cube’s Flickr – Souk Jara

Amman City Tour

Thursday, July 24 – Wednesday, October 1

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

category:

Entertainment

city:

Amman

location:

Amman

admission:

Ticket

contact:

Amman City Tour

email:

Info@ammancitytour.com

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

Variety of locations, such as the Roman Theater, Shopping Malls, Downtown (or “Balad” as it is called), Museums, Parks and the Wakalat Street shopping district, amongst others. Amman City Tour offers its passengers the convenience of 35 stops in one bus ride, operating between the hours of 10am and 8pm every day of the year (until 6pm during winter months).

Photo Exhibition

Sunday, August 17 – Sunday, August 24

6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Azraq room of the Wild Jordan Nature Center, Jabal Amman, 1st Circle

admission:

Free

contact:

Nabil Werr-Sales & Marketing Director
Hana Al-Banna – Membership Officer

email:

member@rscn.org.jo

website:

www.rscn.org.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.rscn.org.jo

phone:

4616523-

description:

“Save As” Exhibit by Shadi Alhroub

Opening at the Wild Jordan Nature Center a debut art exhibit entitled “Save As” by emerging visual artist Shadi Alhroub, presenting works of surrealist mixed-media collage with a powerful nature-based theme. The exhibition will be held in the Azraq room of the Wild Jordan Nature Center, Jabal Amman, 1st Circle, and will run from August 17 to August 24, 2008. For further information please call (+9626) 4616523.

A percentage of all sales from this exhibition will be contributed to nature conservation in Jordan.

www.rscn.org.jo

Caravan of the Euro-Arab Cinema

Sunday, August 17 – Tuesday, August 26

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

The Royal Film Commission – Jabal Amman

Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Jabal Lweibdeh

admission:

Free

contact:

Shadi Al-Nimri

T: +962 6 4642266 ext. 20
F: +962 6 4642299
M: +962 79 700 77 11

email:

info@film.jo

website:

www.film.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.film.jo

phone:

+9626 4642266

description:

www.film.jo/pages.php?menu_id=&local_type=7&local_id=82&local_details=1&local_details1=&localsite_branchname=RFC

The Seventeenth Arab School Sport Games

Wednesday, August 20 – Tuesday, November 30

9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

category:

Sports & Adventure

city:

Amman

location:

admission:

Free

contact:

email:

info@joc.jo

website:

www.joc.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.joc.jo

phone:

06 567 11 71

description:

www.joc.jo

Sunday, August 24 – Tuesday, August 26

12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

/

admission:

Ticket

contact:

( )

email:

abeeryarmouk@gmail.com

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

.

www.edara.com

Buildex 2008

Monday, August 25 – Thursday, August 28

12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

category:

Business

city:

Amman

location:

Zara Expo

admission:

Free

contact:

Barbara Rowell

email:

barbara.rowell@hyatt.com

website:

www.zaraexpo.com” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.zaraexpo.com

phone:

4651234

description:

www.zaraexpo.com

Clean up the World Campaign

Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

category:

Sports & Adventure

city:

Aqaba

location:

Aqaba Beaches

admission:

Ticket

contact:

Nancy Tayyan
Events Coodination Officer
Mob. +962 799 42 66 64

email:

tourism-events@aqaba.jo

website:

www.aqaba.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.aqaba.jo

phone:

2091000

description:

Clean up the World is one of the most inspiring and effective international environmental campaigns in the world, attracting more than 35 million volunteers in over 100 countries each year.

Canyoning – Wadi Ibn Hammad

Friday, August 29 – Friday, August 29

5:30 AM – 8:00 AM

category:

Sports & Adventure

city:

Karak

location:

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

team@terhaal.com

website:

www.terhaal.com” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.terhaal.com

phone:

+962 5 325 1005

description:

In this 13 hour trip, you’ll be hiking following a year-round warm water stream through a one of the most beautiful narrow sand stone gorges in Jordan. The hike is 6 km and takes around 4 hours.

In the afternoon we’ll be going to Karak and enjoy a 90 minute tour around the magnificent Crusader Castle.

Payment is of JD59 per person
Payment and reservation must be made by Aug 26th , 2008

For booking and more information about this trip please visit the following link:

http://www.terhaal.com/OurAdventures/Canyoning/hammad.asp

or call us at +962 5 325 1005
www.terhaal.com

Souk JARA

Friday, August 29 – Saturday, August 30

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal Amman, First Circle, JARA Street (Fawzi Malouf Street)

admission:

Free

contact:

Jabal Amman Residents Association

email:

backstage@pro4.com.jo

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

SOUK JARA is a public event with a variety of activities for you, your family and your friends.
SOUK JARA Market: A wide variety of good deals; handicrafts, antiques, homemade items and many more.
SOUK JARA Cafe: Food, beverages & Shisha.
SOUK JARA Theater: Musical Concerts, short films screened by the Royal Film Commission.
SOUK JARA Games: New games for kids and adults. Contact Number 0776732209

Biking Madaba to Mukawer

Saturday, August 30 – Saturday, August 30

7:00 AM – 4:00 AM

category:

Sports & Adventure

city:

Madaba

location:

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

team@terhaal.com

website:

www.terhaal.com” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.terhaal.com

phone:

+962 5 325 1005

description:

A 40 km morning ride takes us on a surfaced route, going from Madaba on the King’s Way then turning towards Bani Hamida village and further to Mukawer on a narrow paved road with several up and downhills. At the village we will be having a lunch of local foods with a local village family. You will also have the chance to walk up to the remains of the fortified hilltop palace of Herodus Antipas, where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded, and enjoy a special panorama of the Dead Sea.Price is JD 35 per person
Payment and reservation must be made by Aug 27th , 2008

For booking and more info about this trip please visit the following link:

http://www.terhaal.com/OurAdventures/Calendar2008.asp

or call us at +962 5 325 1005

Looking for some happening that occurs sometime after this week? Why not lookup something fun on our Jordanian calendar of events page?

CERAMICS BY PICASSO

Sunday, May 11 – Sunday, July 13

9:00 AM – 7:00 AM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal L’weibdeh – Al-Muntazah circle – Husni Fareez street.
Except Tuesdays and Fridays.

admission:

Free

contact:

email:

info@nationalgallery.org

website:

www.nationalgallery.org” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.nationalgallery.org

phone:

064630128

description:

For the first time in the Middle East, opening at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts under the Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, an exhibition of original artworks of ceramics, etchings and illustrated books for the well known artist, Picasso, in cooperation with Cervantes Institute.
www.nationalgallery.org

IRBID 1st ECONOMIC CONFERENCE (IEC 1st).

Saturday, June 21 – Thursday, July 24

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

category:

Business

city:

Amman

location:

Kempinski Amman

admission:

Ticket

contact:

Yazan A. faouri

email:

yazan.faouri@jmultimedia.com

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

IRBID 1st ECONOMIC CONFERENCE (IEC 1st).

FOLLOWING his Majesty King Abdullah Bin Al-Hussein the Second, and as per his instruction to direct the economic activities from the capital Amman towards the Jordanian governorate and badeyah region, we recommend Irbid City, one of the Development Area established according to His Majesty King Abdullah II instructions as an Economic Zone, where it has all the necessities from infra structure essential for establishing all kinds of investment projects and where Irbid is the second largest city in Jordan, as there all the legal and management facilities will be available in which they facilitate all the investors’ businesses in a comprehensible means at all levels.

Investors were invited from and outside Jordan, sponsored by several Governmental Societies in order to participate in this Conference, submit working sheets and to participate in the exhibition.

Along with the conference, there will be an Exhibition for three day to show the Investment Companies’ products and the investment opportunities available at the Private Irbid Economic Zone.
Public Relation Manager / Yazan A. Faouri
0776406010
email: yazan.faouri@multimedia.com

www.jmultimedia.com

Black & White

Thursday, June 26 – Tuesday, November 30

12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

category:

Entertainment

city:

Amman

location:

At The Royal Cutural Center

admission:

Free

contact:

Foresight Art Gallery

email:

foresightart@gmail.com

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

www.foresight.com

60 Years

Tuesday, November 30 – Friday, August 1

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal Al Weibdeh
Al Saadi str. opposite to Luzmila Hospital

admission:

Free

contact:

Huzaima Basheer

email:

darat@daratalfunun.org

website:

www.daratalfunun.org ” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.daratalfunun.org

phone:

64643251

description:

www.daratalfunun.org

The Circus Festival

Tuesday, November 30 – Thursday, July 31

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

category:

Festivals

city:

location:

The Children’s Museum
Al Hussein Parks

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

eman.suhiemat@cmj.jo

website:

phone:

065411479

description:

We are pleased to welcome you to the 2nd Children’s Museum Jordan Circus festival 2008 to be held from July 1-30th at the Children’s Museum Jordan. This year’s Circus festival includes a circus camp for children between 6-14 years old, and 3 public performances at Al Hussein parks Amphitheater .
During the camp ,Children will learn a variety of circus skills including juggling different items such as plates, diablos, and balls, the trapeze, tight rope and unicycle, and even how to become a clown.

TEATCHERS BIOGRRAPHIES
Zany Umbrella Circus
The Zany Umbrella Circus is a nouveau styled circus troupe based out of the United States of America.
They specialize in physical theater punctuated with clowning, balancing, juggling, aerial acrobatics and
eccentric original music make each show a memorable event for the whole family.
They have performed for esteemed events such as the Three Rivers Arts Festival, First Night Binghamton,
NY, First Night St. Louis, the National Story Telling Convention, the Pittsburgh International Children’s
Festival, and the International Council on Foundations, and various Children’s Museums in America.
So Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages step right up and meet some of the most remarkable performers the circus has ever known!!!!!

Edward Said: The Last Interview

Tuesday, November 30 – Tuesday, November 30

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal al Weibdeh – Saadi Str
Oppesite to Luzmila Hospital

admission:

Free

contact:

Huzaima Basheer

email:

darat@daratalfunun.org

website:

www.daratalfunun.org ” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.daratalfunun.org

phone:

64643251

description:

A documentary by Mike Dibb

Film in English

Edward Said was born in Jerusalem in 1935. Internationally acclaimed for his books on literature and on the intersection of politics and culture, Said was the most prominent spokesman for the Palestinian cause outside of the Middle East in addition to being an accomplished musician.
www.daratalfunun.org

“Still together” by the late artist Ismail Shammout and Tamam Al Akhal

Tuesday, November 30 – Tuesday, November 30

12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal al weibdeh – Al-Muntazah circle – Husni Fareez street.
Except Tuesdays and Fridays.

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

info@nationalgallery.org

website:

www.nationalgallery.org” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.nationalgallery.org

phone:

064630128

description:

Opening at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts an exhibition entitled “Still Together” by the late artist Ismail Shammout and Tamam Al Akhal, which presents artworks of oil by both artists.This exhibition is in the memory of the late artist Ismail Shammout as he is one of the pioneers in the Palestinian fine art.

www.nationalgallery.org

Amman Summer Festival 2008

Tuesday, November 30 – Tuesday, November 30

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

category:

Festivals

city:

Amman

location:

1. Queen Rania Park in Al- Quiesmeh
2. King Hussein Park in Al- Medina Al- tibieh Street
3. Roman Theater in Down Town

admission:

Free

email:

saba.a@ammancity.gov.jo

website:

www.ammancity.gov.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.ammancity.gov.jo

description:

After the huge success Amman summer festival witnessed in 2006and 2007, greater Amman municipality organizes for its 3rd years in a row Amman Summer Festival 2008, The festival offers various musical, cultural, folkloric events in addition to play all free and open to the public, Our shows are so colorful that they can suit all age groups and tastes.

Souk JARA

Tuesday, November 30 – Tuesday, November 30

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal Amman, First Circle, JARA Street (Fawzi Malouf Street)

admission:

Free

contact:

Jabal Amman Residents Association

email:

backstage@pro4.com.jo

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

SOUK JARA is a public event with a variety of activities for you, your family and your friends.
SOUK JARA Market: A wide variety of good deals; handicrafts, antiques, homemade items and many more.
SOUK JARA Cafe: Food, beverages & Shisha.
SOUK JARA Theater: Musical Concerts, short films screened by the Royal Film Commission.
SOUK JARA Games: New games for kids and adults. Contact Number 0776732209

Looking for some happening that occurs sometime after this week? Why not lookup something fun on our Jordanian calendar of events page?

Ceramics by Picasso

Sunday, May 11 – Sunday, July 13

9:00 AM – 7:00 AM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal L’weibdeh – Al-Muntazah circle – Husni Fareez street.
Except Tuesdays and Fridays.

admission:

Free

contact:

email:

info@nationalgallery.org

website:

www.nationalgallery.org” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.nationalgallery.org

phone:

064630128

description:

For the first time in the Middle East, opening at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts under the Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, an exhibition of original artworks of ceramics, etchings and illustrated books for the well known artist, Picasso, in cooperation with Cervantes Institute.
www.nationalgallery.org

Abdel Wahab

Tuesday, November 30 – Tuesday, November 30

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

category:

Entertainment

city:

location:

ras al ein
p.o.box 9626687amman 11110
jordan

admission:

Ticket

contact:

Rana Dababneh
+962(7)85442240

email:

nmc@go.com.jo

website:

www.nmc.edu.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.nmc.edu.jo

phone:

4767222

description:

Fareed Al Atrash

Tuesday, November 30 – Tuesday, November 30

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

location:

Amman-Ras Al Ein

admission:

Ticket

contact:

Rana Dababneh
+962(7)85442240

email:

nmc@go.com.jo

website:

www.nmc.edu.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.nmc.edu.jo

phone:

4767222

description:

www.nmc.edu.jo

60 Years

Tuesday, November 30 – Thursday, July 31

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal Al Weibdeh
Al Saadi str. opposite to Luzmila Hospital

admission:

Free

contact:

Huzaima Basheer

email:

darat@daratalfunun.org

website:

www.daratalfunun.org ” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.daratalfunun.org

phone:

64643251

description:

www.daratalfunun.org

wadi mukheires – lower part

Tuesday, November 30 – Tuesday, November 30

6:45 AM – 6:00 PM

category:

Sports & Adventure

city:

Dead Sea

location:

Dead Sea

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

team@terhaal.com

website:

www.terhaal.com” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.terhaal.com

phone:

+962 5 325 1005

description:

Activate your day by exploring this impressive little wadi by hiking and learn more about the Dead Sea’s origin and its mysteries at the Dead Sea exhibition!

In this 9-11 hours trip, you’ll be hiking the wadi (around 6 hours hiking the two-way route, including breaks) and experiencing its beauty through the two waterfalls, hidden pool, sparkling stalactites, and vegetation clusters.

After you finish hiking the Wadi you are transferred to the Dead Sea Panorama Complex for an educational visit to the Dead Sea exhibition, and where you may also enjoy the magnificent views of the Dead Sea and the West bank.

Make sure you read the full details at:

http://www.terhaal.com/OurAdventures/Canyoning/mukheirisL.asp

Cost: JD45 per person

You must make your reservation online reservation: http://www.terhaal.com/booking.asp

Confirmation only upon payment
Payment and reservation mast be made by June 2nd, 2008
Read feedback at:

http://www.terhaal.com/blog/archive/2008/5/563266.html

www.terhaal.com

Souk JARA

Tuesday, November 30 – Tuesday, November 30

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal Amman, First Circle, JARA Street (Fawzi Malouf Street)

admission:

Free

contact:

Jabal Amman Residents Association

email:

backstage@pro4.com.jo

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

SOUK JARA is a public event with a variety of activities for you, your family and your friends.
SOUK JARA Market: A wide variety of good deals; handicrafts, antiques, homemade items and many more.
SOUK JARA Cafe: Food, beverages & Shisha.
SOUK JARA Theater: Musical Concerts, short films screened by the Royal Film Commission.
SOUK JARA Games: New games for kids and adults. Contact Number 0776732209

Looking for some happening that occurs sometime after this week? Why not lookup something fun on our Jordanian calendar of events page?

Art Now in Lebanon

Tuesday, November 30 – Thursday, May 29

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal Al Weibdeh opposite to Luzmila Hospital
Al Saadi Str.

admission:

Free

contact:

Huzaima Basheer

email:

darat@daratalfunun.org

website:

www.daratalfunun.org ” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.daratalfunun.org

phone:

64643251

description:

Akram Zaatari, Jalal Toufic, Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige, Lamia Joreige, Marwan Rechmaoui, Mazen Kerbaj, Paola Yacoub, Rabih Mroue, Rayan Thabet, Randa Mirza, Walid Raad, Walid Sadek, Ziad Antar

Spring Festival

Tuesday, November 30 – Saturday, May 31

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

category:

Festivals

city:

location:

Al Hussein Park

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

eman.suhiemat@cmj.jo

website:

phone:

065411479

description:

Spring is here, with its growth, rebirth, new energy, and unique colors and smells. This year, during the Month of April and May, The Children’s Museum will capture and celebrate the wonderful season, through a rich, colorful, stimulating and festive program full of fun, surprises, and stimulating learning opportunities.
Yes!!! it is worth it to visit CMJ again and again and again!

CERAMICS BY PICASSO

Sunday, May 11 – Sunday, July 13

9:00 AM – 7:00 AM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal L’weibdeh – Al-Muntazah circle – Husni Fareez street.
Except Tuesdays and Fridays.

admission:

Free

contact:

email:

info@nationalgallery.org

website:

www.nationalgallery.org” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.nationalgallery.org

phone:

064630128

description:

For the first time in the Middle East, opening at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts under the Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, an exhibition of original artworks of ceramics, etchings and illustrated books for the well known artist, Picasso, in cooperation with Cervantes Institute.
www.nationalgallery.org

Branding Workshop

Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

category:

Business

city:

Amman

location:

n/a

admission:

Ticket

contact:

International Import-Export Institute & Arab American eUniversity

email:

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

You will learn how to build a strong brand

The Branding Workshop builds your management ability to build and manage your brand in the most productive and effective way possible for your organization.

Whether you are building your brand, refreshing your brand, or evaluating your brand, and whether you are a start up, small or big business, this workshop is for you.

Who should attend?

Decision makers, finance, marketing, communications, and lawyers, are all involved in building and managing your brand and are encouraged to attend.

Speakers – George McGinnis & Bruce Turkel

This workshop is being taught by experts that have universal reputation and experience with some of the best known brands, i.e., Nike, Burger King, Citigroup, Wall Street Journal, Showtime, HBO, Discovery Channel, Sol Meli Hotels, Southern New England Telephone, Hilton Hotels, Miami City, Charles Schwab, and American Express. You will be learning branding experience by branding icons.
www.identitybrandingforum.com

Wadi Rum – Desert Experience

Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25

10:00 AM – 10:00 AM

category:

Sports & Adventure

city:

Wadi Rum

location:

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

team@terhaal.com

website:

www.terhaal.com” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.terhaal.com

phone:

+962 5 325 1005

description:

Day 1

Meet your bedouin host, wonder the desert by jeep, enjoy a unique sunset followed by a rich bedouin meal and camp in the middle of nowhere.

Day 2
Hike and scramble to the top of Burda mountain, climb a sand dune and enjoy another overnight experience in the desert

Day 3
A chance to enjoy a camel trek (optional)

Price: JOD100 | USD143 per person

For trip details and pictures please visit the following link:

http://www.terhaal.com/OurAdventures/Desert/Rum2.asp

www.terhaal.com

The Independance Day

Sunday, May 25 – Sunday, May 25

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

category:

Festivals

city:

location:

The Children’s Museum

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

eman.suhiemat@cmj.jo

website:

phone:

065411479

description:

Celebrate Independence Day in a new way
At the Children’s Museum!

Our fun-filled celebration will feature “Know Your Nation” competitions, a Children’s National Dress Parade, famous Jordanian artists and athletes, lots of prizes and surprises, and more!

Join us for this one of a kind Independence Day celebration
On May 25th from 10am – 6pm

Spaces are limited so reserve your spot today!

Hooray for Jordan !!!!

Arab Bodybuilding Championship for men and youth

Tuesday, May 27 – Saturday, May 31

12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

category:

Sports & Adventure

city:

Amman

location:

admission:

Free

contact:

email:

info@joc.jo

website:

www.joc.jo

phone:

06 567 11 71

description:

SOUK JARA is a public event with a variety of activities for you, your family and your friends.
SOUK JARA Market: A wide variety of good deals; handicrafts, antiques, homemade items and many more.
SOUK JARA Cafe: Food, beverages & Shisha.
SOUK JARA Theater: Musical Concerts, short films screened by the Royal Film Commission.
SOUK JARA Games: New games for kids and adults. Contact Number 0776732209

Investment Forum in the Free Zones

Wednesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 29

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

category:

Business

city:

Amman

location:

At Le Royal Hotel- Jabal Amman. 3rd Circle

admission:

Ticket

contact:

Free Zones Corp. & Smart Magic C0.

email:

info@ivestmentinfreezones.com

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

Investment Forum in the Free Zones seeks to focus on the importance and necessity of investing in the Jordanian free Zones and the need to provide attractive and competitive investment environment based on the importance involved in improving the investment climate. Preparations for convening such a gathering in Jordan come at a time when Jordan is witnessing unprecedented economic expansion and growth accompanied by a rapid infrastructural development as well as the implementation of huge projects that include the industrial sectors, trade, financial markets, real estate and tourism.

Alesteklal International Festival

Wednesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 29

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

category:

Festivals

city:

Aqaba

location:

The Great Arab Revolt Theater & Alhammamat Attunissieh Theater

admission:

Free

contact:

Nancy Tayyan
Events Coodination Officer
Mob. +962 799 42 66 64

email:

tourism-events@aqaba.jo

website:

www.aqaba.jo” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.aqaba.jo

phone:

2091000

description:

Algerian Folklore Group
Lithuanian Folklore Group
Greek Folklore Group
Nigerian Folklore Group
Indian Folklore Group
Italian Folklore Group

Canyoning – Wadi Zarqa Ma’in

Friday, May 30 – Saturday, May 31

6:30 AM – 8:30 PM

category:

Sports & Adventure

city:

Madaba

location:

admission:

Ticket

contact:

email:

team@terhaal.com

website:

www.terhaal.com” title=”click here to visit organizer’s website”>www.terhaal.com

phone:

+962 5 325 1005

description:

A 4km hike takes you through a black basalt canyon with two impressive waterfalls to abseil (50m each). Below each fall lies a splendid pool girded by travertine drapes. The trail ends at the Ma’in Hot Springs…

Price is JD 66 per persom

For booking and more information about this trip please visit the following link:

http://www.terhaal.com/OurAdventures/Canyoning/zarqamain.asp

or call us at +962 5 325 1005
www.terhaal.com

Souk JARA

Friday, May 30 – Saturday, May 31

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

category:

Art & Culture

city:

Amman

location:

Jabal Amman, First Circle, JARA Street (Fawzi Malouf Street)

admission:

Free

contact:

Jabal Amman Residents Association

email:

backstage@pro4.com.jo

website:

n/a

phone:

n/a

description:

SOUK JARA is a public event with a variety of activities for you, your family and your friends.
SOUK JARA Market: A wide variety of good deals; handicrafts, antiques, homemade items and many more.
SOUK JARA Cafe: Food, beverages & Shisha.
SOUK JARA Theater: Musical Concerts, short films screened by the Royal Film Commission.
SOUK JARA Games: New games for kids and adults. Contact Number 0776732209

Looking for some happening that occurs sometime after this week? Why not lookup something fun on our Jordanian calendar of events page?