Cultural activities

The Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead IC Amán

Organised by the Mexican Embassy in Jordan and the Instituto Cervantes in Amman, the 'Altar de Muertos' is one of Mexico's most important and vibrant traditions, an eloquent demonstration of the Mexican people's devotion to the memory of their loved ones. 


The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico every year between 31 October and 2 November. On this day, people remember and honour their deceased loved ones. It is not a sad or morbid occasion, but rather a festive and colourful celebration of the lives of the deceased. 

The Embassy of Mexico in Jordan and the Instituto Cervantes in Amman invite you to enjoy this wonderful and unique experience of witnessing an Altar of the Dead, which is an essential part of this celebration that deserved to be declared a World Heritage Site in 2003.

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