Amman, Jordan — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- North of Jordan.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 2.
- Electricity
- 230 volts AC, 50Hz; European two pin plugs are standard.
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 JOD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 JOD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1 JOD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Amman International Theater Festival
April
The only theater festival in the Middle East organized by an independent theater company (performances are in Arabic and English).
Dead Sea Ultra Marathon
April
Classic marathon running from Amman to the lowest point on earth.
Website: http://deadseamarathon.com
Jordan Rally
April
Jordan's premier motor sport event.
Throughout the Jordan Valley
Website: www.jordanrally.com
Distant Heat
July
A two-part dance and concert festival begins in the desert of Wadi Rum and ends the following day in the Red Sea resort of Aqaba, approximately 50km (31 miles) away.
Website: www.distantheat.com
Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts
July
Poetry readings, concerts and films.
Jerash
Global Village
July-August
International carnival with fun fair, shopping, food and drink, theater, folklore and culture.
Marj Al-Hamam area
Website: www.globalvillagejo.com
Eid al Fitr
September/October (Ninth month of the Muslim calendar)
Feast held at the end of Ramadan to celebrate the ending of fasting.
Throughout Jordan
Jordan Short Film Festival
November
Annual showcase featuring the best in short films from around the world.
See website for locations
Website: www.jordanfilmfestival.com
Eid al Adha
November
The festival of sacrifice follows the annual Islamic pilgrimage and commemorates the trials of the Prophet Abraham. Please note that most venues do not serve alcohol the night before, and the first day of eid.
Throughout Jordan
