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This monthly
recap of August 1999 worldwide public holidays news and updates, covers all the countries
of the world, and is based on our daily review
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and over a decade of experience following
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1-Aug-1999 |
Jordan |
 Jordan Declares August 11 Eclipse Public Holiday (Source: Petra News Agency-Amman) - Summary: Jordan's Council of Ministers has declared Wednesday, August 11, 1999, as a one-off public holiday due to a solar eclipse to be observed in Jordan on that date. Links: full story and other Jordan news and updates.
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Cocos (Keeling) Islands 2000 Public Holidays Announced (Source: Office of the Administrator) - Summary: The Cocos (Keeling) Islands has released its official list of 2000 public holidays. Note that the initial version of this announcement specifies an incorrect date for the Hari Maulad Nabi (Mohammad’s Birthday) public holiday. Links: