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Jordan's 73rd Independence Day #Independence73 #IndependenceDay #Jordan #LoveJO استقلال73#
Today May 25th is Jordan's 73rd independence day and earlier today a ceremony was organized at Al Husseiniya Palace.
His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Her Royal Highness Princess Salma and His Royal Highness Prince Hashem, attended a ceremony at the Cultural Palace.
Upon their arrival at the venue, His Majesty King Abdullah was received with a military reception that included a 21-gun salute, and then inspected the honour guard.
Today's ceremony was attended by Royal Family members notably His Majesty's sibling HRH Prince Feisal with his family; wife Princess Zeina and children Princess Ayah bint Feisal, Prince Omar bin Feisal. Princess Ayah attended with her husband Mohammad Halawani. Uncle HRH Prince Raad bin Zeid and his wife HRH Princess Majda, HRH Prince Ali Bin Nayef, HRH Prince Asem Bin Nayef and his wife HRH Princess Sana Asem, HRH Princess Ayah, HRH Prince Talal, his wife Princess Ghida Al Talal with their children; HRH Prince Hussein bin Talal, twins Prince Muhammad bin Talal and Princess Rajaa bint Talal(both who recently graduated King's Academy). Princess Badiya bint Hassan and her husband Khaled Edward Blair, HRH Princess Rahma bint Hassan and her husband Alaa Batayneh, Prince Asem bin Nayef & Princess Sana Al Asem.
Senior government officials; Prime Minister Omar Razzaz, Senate President Faisal Fayez, Speaker of the House of Representatives Atef Tarawneh, and Judicial Council President Mohammad Ghazou delivered speeches that highlighted Jordan’s achievements since its independence.
In their various messages, they congratulated all Jordanians on the occasion, they commended the nation’s achievements, under His Majesty’s leadership, in various fields, which are a source of pride for Jordanian men and women.
During the ceremony, His Majesty bestowed medals on a number of leading national institutions and a group of distinguished Jordanian men and women, in appreciation for their contributions to Jordan’s prosperity and progress.
A video highlighting the achievements of the honourees was screened at the ceremony, while another video showed Jordan’s achievements in a number of sectors over the past 20 years of King Abdullah’s reign.
Senior officials and army officers, members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, diplomats, and representatives of civil society institutions, political parties, and professional associations attended the ceremony.
Their Majesties and Crown Prince Al Hussein also greeted the attendees at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Medals for the 73rd Independence:
His Majesty bestowed the following medals to distinguish Jordanians:
The Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree on the World Islamic Sciences and Education University, in recognition of its contributions to countering extremism, and its social responsibility of training imams and preachers at the awqaf ministry, and teachers at the education ministry.
The Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree on the Jordan Academy of Arabic, in appreciation for its efforts to preserve Arabic language, heritage, and culture.
The Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree on the late Sultan Odwan, received by his son Bakr, in appreciation for his dedication over many years in service of Jordanian football and his prominent role in national and tribal activism.
Honoured Mohammad Abu Ghazaleh with the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree, in recognition of his efforts to establish investment and development projects in various sectors to support Jordan’s economy and employ Jordanians, as well as his charity work.
In addition, the King bestowed the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree on Caritas Jordan, in appreciation for its charity work and community service in the healthcare, education, youth, and productive sectors, ongoing for over 50 years, as well as its efforts to provide shelter for refugees.
The King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree on the late actor Nabil Mashini, received by his son Tareq, in appreciation for his stellar career and his efforts to enrich the Jordanian cultural scene.
His Majesty honoured Sheikh Ahmad Khodari with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree, in recognition of his efforts to highlight the bright image of Islam and its noble values, in addition to his dedicated work as a teacher and imam to promote the values of moderation.
Moreover, the King bestowed the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree on Faisal Gharaibeh, in appreciation for his efforts in development and social service, as well as his studies and writings on community service with the aim of empowering local communities.
His Majesty honoured the Naouri Group with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree, in recognition of its contributions to support the economy and its role in establishing economic projects in logistics, shipping, tourism, and travel, as well as its efforts to provide job opportunities for Jordanians and support local communities.
The King bestowed the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree on Archbishop Christoforos Atallah, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop in Jordan, in appreciation for his efforts to promote interfaith harmony, coexistence, and dialogue, as well as his dedication to defending Christian and Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem and the city’s Arab identity.
His Majesty honoured Umm Al Jimal Municipality with the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the Second Degree, in recognition of the municipality’s quality services to residents and its efforts to conserve archaeological sites and protect the environment.
In addition, the King presented the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Second Degree to actress Qamar Safadi, in appreciation for her distinguished career and efforts to enrich the cultural scene, especially as one of the founders of the Jordan Artists Association.
His Majesty bestowed the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Second Degree on Mohammad Dagjoucka, one of the oldest tour guides in Jordan, in recognition of his work over four decades to promote tourism.
The King honoured Khaldoun Aqayleh with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Second Degree, in appreciation for his work to serve orphans and families in need in Maan.
His Majesty presented Jalila Smadi with the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the Third Degree, in recognition of her efforts in empowering women economically, socially, and politically, as well as her work in service of families in need, orphans, and people with disabilities.
The King presented the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the Third Degree to composer Talal Abu Al Ragheb, in appreciation for his musical oeuvre that fuses Eastern and Western heritage to promote harmony, as well as his efforts to promote tourism in Jordan through his music.
His Majesty honoured the Jordan Volunteers initiative with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree, in recognition of their work to institutionalise volunteerism and harness the energies of youth to serve their communities.
The King bestowed the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree on teacher Laila Jabali, in appreciation for her dedication to education reform.
His Majesty presented the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree to photojournalist Mohammad Garalleh, in recognition of his efforts to utilise journalism in community service.
The King also honoured Khetam Hasanat with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree, for her entrepreneurial efforts to promote organic farming and the cultivation of medicinal herbs in the Southern Badia, as well as her efforts to combat desertification and train young women on income-generating activities.
His Majesty presented the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree to Fadi Miqdadi, for his voluntary work around the governorates, and his efforts to encourage youth to volunteer to serve their communities and restore homes of underprivileged families.
Message from Their Majesties:
His Majesty King Abdullah II tweeted a message before taking part in today's festivities
#استقلال73 #الأردن #حب_الأردن
Happy Independence Day to our beloved Jordan.
His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Her Royal Highness Princess Salma and His Royal Highness Prince Hashem, attended a ceremony at the Cultural Palace.
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In their various messages, they congratulated all Jordanians on the occasion, they commended the nation’s achievements, under His Majesty’s leadership, in various fields, which are a source of pride for Jordanian men and women.
During the ceremony, His Majesty bestowed medals on a number of leading national institutions and a group of distinguished Jordanian men and women, in appreciation for their contributions to Jordan’s prosperity and progress.
A video highlighting the achievements of the honourees was screened at the ceremony, while another video showed Jordan’s achievements in a number of sectors over the past 20 years of King Abdullah’s reign.
Their Majesties and Crown Prince Al Hussein also greeted the attendees at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Medals for the 73rd Independence:
His Majesty bestowed the following medals to distinguish Jordanians:
The Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree on the World Islamic Sciences and Education University, in recognition of its contributions to countering extremism, and its social responsibility of training imams and preachers at the awqaf ministry, and teachers at the education ministry.
The Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree on the Jordan Academy of Arabic, in appreciation for its efforts to preserve Arabic language, heritage, and culture.
The Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree on the late Sultan Odwan, received by his son Bakr, in appreciation for his dedication over many years in service of Jordanian football and his prominent role in national and tribal activism.
Honoured Mohammad Abu Ghazaleh with the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree, in recognition of his efforts to establish investment and development projects in various sectors to support Jordan’s economy and employ Jordanians, as well as his charity work.
In addition, the King bestowed the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the First Degree on Caritas Jordan, in appreciation for its charity work and community service in the healthcare, education, youth, and productive sectors, ongoing for over 50 years, as well as its efforts to provide shelter for refugees.
The King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree on the late actor Nabil Mashini, received by his son Tareq, in appreciation for his stellar career and his efforts to enrich the Jordanian cultural scene.
His Majesty honoured Sheikh Ahmad Khodari with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree, in recognition of his efforts to highlight the bright image of Islam and its noble values, in addition to his dedicated work as a teacher and imam to promote the values of moderation.
Moreover, the King bestowed the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree on Faisal Gharaibeh, in appreciation for his efforts in development and social service, as well as his studies and writings on community service with the aim of empowering local communities.
His Majesty honoured the Naouri Group with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree, in recognition of its contributions to support the economy and its role in establishing economic projects in logistics, shipping, tourism, and travel, as well as its efforts to provide job opportunities for Jordanians and support local communities.
The King bestowed the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the First Degree on Archbishop Christoforos Atallah, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop in Jordan, in appreciation for his efforts to promote interfaith harmony, coexistence, and dialogue, as well as his dedication to defending Christian and Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem and the city’s Arab identity.
His Majesty honoured Umm Al Jimal Municipality with the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the Second Degree, in recognition of the municipality’s quality services to residents and its efforts to conserve archaeological sites and protect the environment.
In addition, the King presented the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Second Degree to actress Qamar Safadi, in appreciation for her distinguished career and efforts to enrich the cultural scene, especially as one of the founders of the Jordan Artists Association.
His Majesty bestowed the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Second Degree on Mohammad Dagjoucka, one of the oldest tour guides in Jordan, in recognition of his work over four decades to promote tourism.
The King honoured Khaldoun Aqayleh with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Second Degree, in appreciation for his work to serve orphans and families in need in Maan.
His Majesty presented Jalila Smadi with the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the Third Degree, in recognition of her efforts in empowering women economically, socially, and politically, as well as her work in service of families in need, orphans, and people with disabilities.
The King presented the Order of Al Istiqlal (Independence) of the Third Degree to composer Talal Abu Al Ragheb, in appreciation for his musical oeuvre that fuses Eastern and Western heritage to promote harmony, as well as his efforts to promote tourism in Jordan through his music.
His Majesty honoured the Jordan Volunteers initiative with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree, in recognition of their work to institutionalise volunteerism and harness the energies of youth to serve their communities.
The King bestowed the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree on teacher Laila Jabali, in appreciation for her dedication to education reform.
His Majesty presented the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree to photojournalist Mohammad Garalleh, in recognition of his efforts to utilise journalism in community service.
The King also honoured Khetam Hasanat with the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree, for her entrepreneurial efforts to promote organic farming and the cultivation of medicinal herbs in the Southern Badia, as well as her efforts to combat desertification and train young women on income-generating activities.
His Majesty presented the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Order for Distinction of the Third Degree to Fadi Miqdadi, for his voluntary work around the governorates, and his efforts to encourage youth to volunteer to serve their communities and restore homes of underprivileged families.
Message from Their Majesties:
His Majesty King Abdullah II tweeted a message before taking part in today's festivities
After the events Her Majesty tweeted her wishes with a picture of His Majesty and Her with a caption: دام عزك يا أردن. كل عام ووطننا حر شامخعيد استقلال مبارك لكل أردني وأردنية يعمل من أجل أن يصونه، ويحفظ مكتسباته التي حققها الآباء والأجداد، ويبني عليها، لتظل راية الأردن عالية خفاقة على الدوام. كل عام وأنتم بألف خير— عبدالله بن الحسين (@KingAbdullahII) May 25, 2019
#استقلال73 #الأردن #حب_الأردن
Happy Independence Day to our beloved Jordan.
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