AMMAN — Minister of Interior Mazen Faraya on Thursday instructed administrative governors to release 417 administrative detainees in anticipation of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.According to a statement issued by the Ministry, the measure aims to allow the detainees to reintegrate into society and resume their normal lives with their families, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The daily fasting schedule (Imsakiyah) for Ramadan 2025 (1446 AH) in Jordan is based on prayer times in Amman. The schedule includes the pre-dawn meal (Suhoor), the fasting start time (Imsak), the breaking of fast (Maghrib), and the fasting duration for each day. (File photo: Jordan News) AMMAN — Many Islamic countries anticipate the start of Ramadan on March 11, but some predict it on March 10 based on moon sightings. Fasting in the Kingdom might last 13 hours and 15 minutes, possibly extending to 14 hours towards the end. Jordan prepares for Ramadan with key measures to ensure market stability ; Ministers of Industry, Agriculture confirm abundant food stocks ahead of Ramadan ; Cabinet Approves Key Economic Legislation to Drive Modernization Agenda ; Prime minister orders disbursement of income tax refunds for 2020-2022 (MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Feb 26 (Petra) – Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Yarub Qudah, announced a series of government measures to prepare for the upcoming month of Ramadan Read Al Arabiya's coverage of breaking updates, information, and news out of Jordan here Ammon News - Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan announced Wednesday the official working hours for the holy month of Ramadan, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The announcement applies to all ministries, public institutions, universities, municipalities, and government-owned companies. Jordan is set to observe the crescent moon for the beginning of Ramadan on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, marking the start of the Islamic month of Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. According to astronomical calculations, the first day of Ramadan is expected to be Saturday, March 1, 2025, lasting for 29 or 30 days, based on the moon AMMAN — The Ministry of Education on Sunday announced the official working hours for education directorates during Ramadan, setting them from 9:00am to 2:30pm. In a press statement, the ministry outlined the adjusted school schedules to accommodate the holy month of fasting, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The Ministry of Labor confirmed on Wednesday that the Labor Law does not mandate reduced working hours for the private sector during Ramadan in 2025. Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Al-Zyoud told Roya that private sector employers have the authority to set working hours for their employees in accordance with the current labor regulations. With the holy month of Ramadan 2025 (1446 AH) expected to begin on March 1, Jordanian authorities have announced adjusted working hours for schools, universities, and government institutions to ensure smooth operations while respecting the month’s significance. Breaking News: Jordan's trade exchange with GCC countries at JD3.8bln in 8 months-ACC 74,559 people visited 24th olive festival in two days 50k perform Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque Israeli occupation commits 3 massacres against families in Gaza Strip Kingdom’s ambassador to Luxembourg presents credentials Momani sends message to World Social Media Forum, honors Jordanian, Arab media The Ministry of Labor, in conjunction with a formal statement issued by Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh on Sunday, outlined the working hours for the upcoming month of Ramadan. The specified working hours apply to employees across all ministries, official departments, institutions, public bodies, official universities, municipalities, joint service councils, Greater Amman (File photo: Jordan News) AMMAN — Aqaba ports have witnessed the arrival of ships carrying various goods for Ramadan, with expectations high for an increase in the pace of arrivals in the coming days, particularly with ships en route to Aqaba despite recent geopolitical events in the region. AMMAN — Grand Mufti Ahmed Hasanat on Tuesday called on the public to look for the crescent moon (hilal) at sunset on Friday, March 28, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The crescent marks the beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan. Breaking News: Jordan's trade exchange with GCC countries at JD3.8bln in 8 months-ACC 74,559 people visited 24th olive festival in two days 50k perform Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque Israeli occupation commits 3 massacres against families in Gaza Strip Kingdom’s ambassador to Luxembourg presents credentials Momani sends message to World Social Media Forum, honors Jordanian, Arab media Breaking News: Jordan's trade exchange with GCC countries at JD3.8bln in 8 months-ACC 74,559 people visited 24th olive festival in two days 50k perform Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque Israeli occupation commits 3 massacres against families in Gaza Strip Kingdom’s ambassador to Luxembourg presents credentials Momani sends message to World Social Media Forum, honors Jordanian, Arab media
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