Custodianship over Holy Sites The Hashemites and Jerusalem Historically, the Hashemites have been religiously and morally connected to Mecca and its Islamic holy sites. The Hashemites have maintained Mecca’s stature, and kept it away from political bickering, as they have done with Jerusalem, the first qibla (direction to which Muslims …

The Hashemite Kings Introduction In the preface to Mohammad Ajlouni’s book, Memories from the Great Arab Revolt, Ajjaj Nweihedh says: “The goal of Al Hussein [Bin Ali’s] revolution was to liberate the Asian Arab countries, grant Arabs their independence and enable them to build the greater Arab state that they …

Information Hashemite Jordan Led by the Hashemites, the modern Arab Awakening sought liberation and sovereignty from more than four centuries of alienation and dispossession under Ottoman rule. The firing of the first bullet, on 10 June 1916, marked the start of the Great Arab Revolt, ushering in a noble and …

Coat of Arms jordan The Royal Hashemite Crown Symbolizing the monarchy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the golden crown is composed of five arches with beaded design, fanning out from beneath its pinnacle and attached to the base with a relief design recalling rubies and emeralds. On top of …

Information on the national anthem of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan In 1946, the National Anthem was written by the late Abdul Munim Rifai, a renowned Jordanian poet who later served as prime minister. Abdul Qader Tannir composed the music. Long live the King! Long live the King, His rank …

Information on the flag of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The Flag of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in its current form, was adopted in 1922. It is inspired, in shape and colours, by the Great Arab Revolt’s banner, which was raised from the plains of Mecca in 1916. Its …

About Jordan Built around the concept of pan-Arabism, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the heart of the Arab world. Since its establishment, it has become a model of moderation and an evolving democracy in the region. Jordan is based on a modern, progressive Constitution and its governing …

Gen Bajwa meets Saudi Crown Prince at Mina to discuss regional security The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was invited by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman for a meeting proceeded by dinner, on Tuesday night. As per the official statement issued by the Inter-Services Public …

China offers to play ‘constructive role’ in improving Pakistan-India ties China said it was willing to play a constructive role in easing relations between Pakistan and India as Beijing welcomed the “positive” remarks of Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on improving bilateral ties. “We have …

Summer conditions forecast over Eid holiday Moderate summer conditions are expected to prevail Monday in the hilly areas and the plains and hot in the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said in its daily brief. In the evening hours, pleasant conditions will prevail but …