Jordan marked its 80th Independence Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, with a series of national events.
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania appeared publicly with their family to commemorate the historic anniversary.
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The celebration highlighted the country's development and heritage over eight decades.
Queen Rania wore a silvery-blue boat-neck gown featuring geometric embroidery resembling the seven-point star on the Jordanian flag, showcasing local craftsmanship.
Princess Rajwa also joined the royal family in a turquoise caped gown by Jordanian designer Reema Dahbour, with gold cuffs inscribed in Arabic calligraphy.
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Petra Illuminated in Red
On Tuesday, the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority lit the iconic Treasury facade in red and placed candles in front of the monument.
The display, held under the slogan "80 Years of Independence," expressed national pride and honored the country's progress under Hashemite leadership.
International leaders sent congratulations, including Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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Tokayev issued a congratulatory telegram to King Abdullah II, noting that high-level talks and mutual visits over the past year have strengthened bilateral cooperation.
