Khaberni - Various areas of the kingdom, on Thursday, witnessed widespread national celebrations on the occasion of the national day of the Jordanian flag, which coincides with the sixteenth of April each year, reflecting feelings of pride and pride in the national identity, and establishing values of belonging and loyalty to the Hashemite leadership.
The celebrations varied, with employees, students, and citizens participating in raising flags, organizing national marches, and launching community and cultural initiatives, in a national scene that embodied the unity of Jordanians and their rallying around the nation's banner.
The Cities and Villages Development Bank celebrated this occasion today in a patriotic atmosphere that reflected feelings of pride in the national identity and loyalty to the Hashemite leadership.
The bank's employees raised the Jordanian flag during an event held in the presence of the bank's general manager, Waseem Haddad, affirming their commitment to continuing to perform their duty with sincere responsibility and contributing to supporting the local development journey sustainably across various regions of the kingdom.
Haddad stated that this national occasion represents a milestone to enhance the values of belonging and pride in the homeland, and to renew the oath that the Jordanian flag will remain flying high, symbolizing unity, sovereignty, and the Jordanian national identity.
In this context, the Jordan Medical Council launched the initiative "My lens is a mirror of my love for my country and work" on the occasion of Flag Day, during a celebration held in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Council and the council's staff.
The Secretary-General of the Council, Manar Al-Lawama, said in a speech during the celebration, which began with the playing of the royal anthem, that this national occasion embodies the meanings of pride and pride in the Jordanian banner, affirming her pride in the council's staff and their dedication in performing their duties and responsibilities in the medical sector.
She added that the Jordanian flag holds a deep national symbolism that embodies a rich Arab and Islamic heritage, extending from the era of prophecy to the Great Arab Revolt under Hashemite leadership, pledged by the forefathers and renewed by sons and grandchildren, asserting that it will remain a symbol of unity, sovereignty, and national identity.
The council's employees expressed their pride in the occasion by raising the flag and participating in the celebration events.
The initiative aimed to invite the council's staff to document different angles of the council's building decorated with Jordanian flags, where the participants excelled in highlighting the aesthetic of the place and the spirit of the occasion.
The National Center for Curriculum Development and Assessment held a celebration on Jordan's Flag Day, with the participation of the center's employees and a group of scout students from Tariq Bin Ziyad Basic School for Boys, where the ceremony of raising the Jordanian flag took place in a patriotic atmosphere that expressed pride in the nation's banner and what it represents of sovereignty, belonging, and loyalty values.
This event is a confirmation of the importance of national occasions in cementing values of belonging and loyalty and enhancing the presence of national symbols in the collective awareness, reflecting the status of the Jordanian flag as a symbol of national dignity and the unity of Jordanians.
The head of the Higher Council of the National Center for Curriculum Development and Assessment, Muhyiddine Tuq, said that the Jordanian flag embodies the meanings of dignity, sovereignty, and national unity, and our curricula, from the early stages, aim to acquaint students with its national meanings and symbols, to enhance the values of belonging and pride in the homeland and its symbols in their hearts.
He added that the celebration of Jordan's Flag Day reflects the pride in the nation's banner and what it symbolizes of constant national constants, and embodies the Jordanians' connection to their history and inclusive national identity.
At the Tafila Technical University, a national march titled "March of Loyalty and Belonging to Our Jordanian Flag" was hosted, sponsored by the university president, Hassan Mohammad Al-Shalabi, with broad participation from university students and staff.
The march came in celebration of Jordan's Flag Day and to express pride in the Jordanian banner, embodying the meanings of pride and belonging to the homeland and the Hashemite leadership.
The Jordanian flags were raised high to decorate the university's skies, while throats sang national songs that expressed the unity of the front and the national spirit, in a national scene that reflected the depth of belonging and loyalty.
The university president, Hassan Mohammad Al-Shalabi, said that the march of loyalty and belonging to our Jordanian flag embodies the highest meanings of pride and pride in the homeland and its Hashemite leadership, affirming that the university is keen to instill national values in the hearts of its students and enhance the spirit of belonging and responsibility among them.
The participants stressed that this event is an embodiment of the national spirit of belonging and a translation of the loyalty values carried by the Jordanian youth, emphasizing the importance of instilling these meanings in the hearts of students and enhancing the presence of national symbols in various occasions.
Rabia Al-Koura Municipality in Irbid Governorate also celebrated its national day for the Jordanian flag, where banners fluttered in the sky, embodying meanings of honor and dignity, and renewed in hearts the covenant of loyalty to the homeland and its Hashemite leadership.
The streets and squares of all regions of Rabia Al-Koura were decorated with the colors of the Jordanian flag, while an atmosphere of joy and pride prevailed among the residents, in a scene that reflected the depth of belonging and the spirit of unity.
The municipality organized a national march that roamed various areas of Rabia Al-Koura, with broad participation from locals and children of the areas and municipal employees, where flags were raised and national chants echoed, in a scene that embodied the highest meanings of love and loyalty to Jordan.
The head of Rabia Al-Koura Municipality, Iman Fatimat, expressed her pride and pride in this national occasion, saying: "On Flag Day, we stand in reverence before our banner that summarizes the history of a great nation, and we renew the covenant to remain loyal to its journey, working sincerely for its elevation and advancement. This flag is not just a symbol, but a spirit that resides in us, and a banner that unites us under the shade of the homeland, to move forward together towards a future befitting Jordan and its sons."
The event witnessed significant attendance and interaction from locals and children of the areas and municipal employees, who expressed their love for the nation in poignant ways, blending feelings of pride with the spirit of joy, in an atmosphere that affirmed that Jordan will remain steadfast with the determination of its sons.
The Directorate of Education and Training in Ajloun Governorate also hosted extensive national events on the occasion of Flag Day, with the participation of schools and directorate staff, in an atmosphere dominated by feelings of pride, belonging, and pride in the Jordanian banner.
The director of education and training in the governorate, Khaldoun Jawaid, emphasized the importance of this national occasion, which embodies meanings of unity and loyalty to the Hashemite leadership, raising the highest congratulations and blessings to the presence of His Majesty the King and the Crown Prince, praying to God to keep Jordan safe and stable.
The directorate implemented an initiative to distribute the Jordanian flag to citizens in a number of locations, with the participation of department heads and employees, in a step aimed at enhancing national values and consolidating the symbolism of the flag in the community's consciousness.
On the school front, Al-Wahadneh Basic School for Boys participated in the celebrations, organizing national events in cooperation with the directorate staff, expressing pride in the Jordanian flag and its status in the hearts of Jordanians.
Saba Girls' Secondary Mixed School also celebrated this occasion in the presence of the directorate's delegate, head of the media department, Abdul Rahim Al-Samadi, and the school principal, Rita Al-Darabkeh, amidst broad attendance from students and members of the local community.
The event included national speeches that confirmed meanings of loyalty and belonging, along with various artistic and cultural segments that received significant interaction from the audience, in addition to hosting exhibitions of wild plants characteristic of Ajloun Governorate, and others displaying national models that represent the present and the future.
The streets of Birein district and its main streets were adorned with flags, in a national scene that embodied the spirit of unity and pride in the national identity.
Thousands of Jordanian flags fluttered on buildings, shops, and homes in various parts of the district, with the highest flagpole in Birein at Al-Dallah roundabout as the main highlight of the official celebration planned for next Monday, expressing joy on this precious occasion and spreading the national scene in the areas of Birein district.
The head of the municipal committee, Mr. Ahmad Al-Farahi, said that the activities and events of the municipality affirm that the Jordanian flag flutters in the hearts of citizens before it flutters on flagpoles. He stated: "We have been keen to spread thousands of flags and distribute flagpoles on triangles and decorate roundabouts, and provide the highest flagpole in the district at Al-Dallah roundabout, to say that this day is not just a formal occasion, but a history of struggle and a banner of honor, a guide to unity and identity."
Several participants in decorating the streets expressed their pride in this occasion, emphasizing that raising the Jordanian flag in various parts of Birein and decorating vehicles with it represents a message of love and loyalty to the wise Hashemite leadership.
In Shobak district, Jordanian flags were raised in various parts of the district on houses, institutions, and public sites, in a national scene that reflected feelings of pride and pride in Jordan's Flag Day, as the patriotic atmosphere prevailed across different regions of the district.
The governor of Shobak district, Ghazi Abu Qaoud, stated that Jordan celebrates today a national occasion dear to the hearts of all Jordanians, Jordan's Flag Day, noting that the flag embodies the story of a nation and a journey of building and giving that has extended throughout the history of the Jordanian state, and carries in its meanings symbols of sacrifice, honor, and unity.
He added that the flag will remain raised, fluttering in the homeland's sky, a symbol of dignity and pride, affirming that Jordan, under its wise Hashemite leadership, continues on its path of building and achievement.
He mentioned that the official event to celebrate Flag Day in Shobak district will be held next Sunday, sponsored by the governor of Ma'an, and with the participation of various official and popular activities.
In the same context, the head of Beit Shobak Cultural House, Ahmad Al-Badour, said that Flag Day represents a solid national occasion that reflects the unity of Jordanians and their rallying around the nation's banner, stressing that the Jordanian flag will remain a symbol of honor and dignity and a source of pride and pride.
In turn, the president of the Shobak Women's Association, Basma Habahabeh, said that this occasion enhances the values of belonging in the community and instills in the generations the meaning of love for the homeland and pride in its symbols, noting the importance of the participation of various categories in reviving national occasions.
The events concluded by affirming that Flag Day will remain a renewed national milestone to enhance the spirit of belonging and loyalty, and to embody the meanings of national unity and pride in the Hashemite banner, which remains fluttering in the skies of Jordan.
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