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Jordanian Ministry of Culture organizes regional workshop on children’s theater
The National Center for Culture and Arts organized a regional workshop in Amman to discuss the content of children's theater in partnership with the City Artists Network and the International Association for Children and Youth Theater…
Syrian refugee determined to realize his dream of creating world’s largest Holy Quran
Visual artist, Riyad Al-Radi, has returned again to work on his project of creating the world’s largest version of Holy Quran made entirely out of wood, after the parts he had created were destroyed and burnt during the events of 2011 in…
Jordanians protest against water agreement with Israel
Jordanian National Campaign Against the Gas Agreement with Israel staged a protest Jordan’s capital Amman after Friday prayers. The protest was organized under the slogan "Stop the Zionists of our country, no to the Zionists ruling Jordan's…
Olive harvest season: custom, tradition and preservation of heritage
Olive harvest season has begun in Jordan, which farmers await eagerly, as olives represent an essential source of livelihood that helps them secure their basic needs The olive tree is a distinctive sign for many cities in central and…
Jordan inaugurates 7th edition of World Social Media Forum
The seventh edition of the World Social Media Forum kicked off today Wednesday in Jordan’s capital, Amman, featuring media and parliamentary figures. The forum discussed issues related to digital and traditional media, as well as…
Jordan national football team continues training in preparation for Spain match
Jordan national football team continues its physical and technical training, led by coach Adnan Hamad, which began Sunday, in preparation for the upcoming friendly match against Spain national team on the evening of November 17 at Amman…
Circassian Home: museum narrates Circassians’ history and culture
The Circassian Home Museum, founded by the researcher and historian Adnan Bazadiq in Zarqa city, east of Jordan’s capital, Amman, is one of the few museums in the world that collects items representing the life of Circassians.
The museum…
World Health Organization says Jordanian families spend more on smoking than food
According to a survey conducted by the World Health Organization, Jordan ranks first in the world in smoking; 82 percent of smokers, aged 18 to 69 smoke cigarettes and hookah, and 15% smoke electronic cigarettes. Studies revealed that…
The 29th Jordan Theater Festival kicks off
The twenty-ninth session of the Jordanian Theater Festival was launched at the Royal Cultural Center, with the participation of six Arab countries: Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco and Jordan.
The opening ceremony…
Tea-drinking customs of the Circassians
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. Drinking tea has health benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and weight loss benefits. It also has cultural significance in many societies.
With Circassians…