AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of
the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, on
Sunday visited the Martyr’s Memorial, in remembrance of martyrs’ sacrifices to
the nation as it marks its centennial, a Royal Court statement said.
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The first government in Jordan was sworn in on April 11,
1921, marking the establishment of Transjordan under the leadership of Emir
Abdullah at the time, which became the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan after
declaring its independence in 1946.
Upon arrival at the venue, King Abdullah was welcomed by a
21-gun salute and was received by senior officials and officers.
His Majesty laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
and recited verses from the Holy Quran.
The King also bestowed the Order of the State Centennial on
the nation’s martyrs, in appreciation of their sacrifices.
Later in the day, His Majesty King and the Crown Prince
visited the Royal Cemetery at the Royal Hashemite Court, in remembrance of the
Hashemite kings’ role in the founding and progress of the state.
Their Royal Highnesses Princes El Hassan bin Talal, Feisal
bin Al Hussein, Ali bin Al Hussein, Hamzah bin Al Hussein, Hashim bin Al
Hussein, Talal bin Muhammed, Ghazi bin Muhammed, and Rashid bin El Hassan also
visited the Royal Cemetery.
On the occasion of Jordan’s first centenary, Crown Prince
Hussein said in an Instagram post: “From Abdullah I to Abdullah II, Jordan
continues to write the story of a great, proud nation, built by its patriotic
sons and daughters. As our country embarks upon its second centennial, we
pledge to remain at the service of our loyal, righteous people.”
King Abdullah, Crown Prince Hussein, and Their Royal
Highnesses visited the tombs of Their Majesties King Hussein, King Talal, and
King Abdullah I, and recited verses of the Holy Quran.
On the occasion, King Abdullah has received messages of best
wishes from leaders and senior officials of Arab and friendly countries on the
occasion of the state’s centenary.
World leaders and senior officials praised Jordan’s pivotal
role, under His Majesty’s leadership, on the regional and international levels,
as well as King Abdullah’s efforts in service of Arab and Islamic causes,
enhancing world stability, and safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in
Jerusalem, in line with the Hashemite Custodianship.
They commended Jordan’s exemplary efforts to promote
interfaith harmony, noting its role in hosting refugees and countering all
forms of terrorism and extremism.
His Majesty also received cables from senior officials and
officers, and representatives of civil society organisations on the occasion.
Crown Prince Hussein received similar cables, according to
the Royal Court.
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