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Jordan marks anniversary of Army Day, Great Arab Revolt
By Petra - Jun 09,2014 - Last updated at Jun 09,2014
AMMAN — Jordan on Tuesday marks the anniversary of Army Day and the Great Arab Revolt, when the emir of Mecca and the King’s great-great-grandfather, Sharif Hussein Bin Ali, led an uprising against Ottoman rule in the region.
The Revolt marks a milestone in the country’s history as it led to the establishment of the modern Kingdom of Jordan.
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