With a notable youth presence and strong patriotic enthusiasm, the Bible Society celebrated Jordan’s Independence Day on Sunday evening in front of its bookshop on Rainbow Street, Jabal Amman. The event will be followed by other celebrations in different areas, including Ghor Al-Safi, where wheelchairs will be distributed to a group of people with disabilities in the region.

The General Secretary of the Society, Munther Namat, noted that the celebration aims to express love for the nation, saying: “We wanted this celebration to be a reflection of our love for our country and our loyalty to its Hashemite leadership, and we were deeply pleased by the spontaneous and sincere reaction of the participants.

“The organizers also expressed their pride in Jordan’s young generation, emphasizing :”We are proud of our youth and their loyalty to their country and leadership, and we raise our hands in prayer that God may protect Jordan, keeping it a safe and prosperous homeland under the wise Hashemite flag.

“The youth actively expressed their love for Jordan and loyalty to His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah. The celebration featured a musical performance by the Latin Scouts – Al-Misdar, who performed patriotic songs that were well received by citizens and visitors of Jordan. The festivities lasted for two hours, accompanied by the playing of national songs, which added a joyful and patriotic atmosphere that resonated with the overall mood across the Kingdom.

Members of the Scouts expressed their happiness in taking part in this special occasion, saying: “As Christian Scouts whose mission is to serve the nation and the Church, we were glad to participate in the Independence Day celebrations through this event by the Bible Society, which shares with us the mission of serving the nation and the Church.

“Between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, the Bible Society’s team and volunteers distributed Jordanian flags and flag pins to passersby in front of the bookshop on Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman. Free coffee was also offered. It is worth mentioning that the Bible Society in Jordan began its work in the early 1970s and has been a full member of the United Bible Societies since 1996.