Madaba — “Greetings from Madaba, the city of peace and love,” with this unifying message, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday extended his greetings to Jordan’s Christian communities on the occasion of the upcoming Christmas celebrations, expressing his hope that the New Year will bring peace to Jordan and its people, an occasion reflecting the values of fraternity and coexistence that define Jordanian society.
During his participation in the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Peace Square in Madaba Governorate, His Royal Highness emphasized that Jordan stands as a model of brotherhood and tolerance, grounded in a deep-rooted Hashemite legacy and inclusive national values that have long reinforced coexistence among all components of Jordanian society.
Madaba Governor Hassan Al-Jbour noted that authentic Hashemite values, centered on love and humanity, present to the world an advanced model of coexistence and tolerance, affirming that Madaba will remain a city of diversity and national harmony.
For his part, the Parish Priest of the Latin Church in Madaba, Tareq Abu Hanna, expressed the appreciation of the Christian communities in the governorate for the Crown Prince’s presence and his sharing in their festive celebrations, describing the participation as a living embodiment of Jordan’s unified national fabric.
In a statement to Anovia, Father Abu Hanna said that the Crown Prince’s attendance at the Christmas tree lighting in the city of Madaba reflects Jordan’s inclusive spirit, where the national mosaic that brings Muslims and Christians together is vividly expressed in a single image of love and peace, extending his wishes for a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year for all under the Hashemite leadership.
“This beautiful day, under clear skies, fills us with joy as we welcome His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, a day that reminds us of the Jordanian bridge that unites all citizens in love, harmony, and peace.”
He added that “the Crown Prince’s inauguration of the Christmas tree in Madaba is a living expression of the national mosaic that embraces Christians and Muslims together, a scene of fraternity we proudly cherish in this historic city.”
Meanwhile, Mousa Al-Bajali, Consul of the Republic of Fiji and a member of Madaba Governorate’s Central Council, affirmed that the occasion reflects the depth of tolerance in Jordan.
He noted that the Hashemite family, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, consistently maintains equal respect toward all religious communities, an approach that strengthens a culture of coexistence and is translated in practice through participation in religious and national occasions, including Christmas tree lightings across the Kingdom.
Speaking to Anovia, Al-Bajali said that “this occasion underscores the deeply rooted value of tolerance in Jordan, established by the Hashemite leadership under His Majesty King Abdullah II, based on standing at an equal distance from all denominations. The lighting of Christmas trees in multiple locations, and the Crown Prince’s participation today in the city, translate this approach into practice and reflect the depth of Muslim-Christian coexistence.”
Retired Major General Imad Al-Maayah also expressed his pride in the occasion, stressing that Madaba holds a special place in the hearts of all Jordanians, and that the Crown Prince’s presence carries messages of blessing and national unity.
“This is a special day for Madaba, governorate, and we hope that all its days, and those of Jordan’s be filled with goodness and blessings, and wherever His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II is present, blessings and achievement follow, under the blessed Hashemite family, and Madaba, like all cities of the Kingdom, remains dear to our hearts.”
The celebration also featured musical performances by the Latin Scout Band and the Greek Orthodox Scout Band, and was attended by Christian and Muslim religious figures, community leaders, and representatives of the Christian communities in the governorate.
