Jordanian Army and Great Arab Revolt Day
June 10 · Level 10 · #6 of 2238
Jordan honours its armed forces alongside the anniversary of the 1916 Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule. The occasion connects the service of today's military with the history of the Arab independence movement.
How it is celebrated: military ceremonies, awards and commemorative events recognise service personnel. Official tributes recall the revolt's participants and honour those who lost their lives.
The revolt also has a prominent place on the map: Arab Revolt Plaza in the Jordanian city of Aqaba is home to a towering flagpole flying the revolt's flag.