Ammon News - Christians across the Kingdom are celebrating Easter on Sunday.

The celebrations began with prayers in various churches across the Kingdom on Saturday night.

Last Sunday, Christians celebrated Palm Sunday, commemorating the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, one week before Easter and the end of Lent.

Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan announced a holiday for Christians for public servants in ministries, departments, public institutions, public universities, municipalities, joint service councils, the Greater Amman Municipality and fully government-owned companies to celebrate Palm Sunday and Easter according to the Eastern calendar.

The Prime Minister's statement specifies that the holiday for Palm Sunday will be observed on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The holidays for Easter will be observed on both Sunday and Monday, April 20 and 21, 2025.