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University of Petra Celebrates Independence Day with Expatriate Students and Diplomats

5/24/2023

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Prof. Rami Abdel-Rahem, President of the University of Petra, sponsored the University of Petra's celebration of Independence Day, which was organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs with the participation of expatriate students, the Directorate of Military Media, the National Library of Jordan, Jordan Tourism Board, Amman Municipality, and Jordanian Karate Federation. The ceremony also witnessed the participation of diplomats, including the Saudi Cultural Attaché, the Algerian Cultural Attaché, the Omani Cultural Attaché, the Iraqi Cultural Attaché, the Bahraini Deputy Ambassador, the Saudi Consul, and the Syrian Consul and Cultural Attaché.

The ceremony was held in the green square on campus, which included a group of tents for the expatriate students participating in the university celebration to introduce their national heritage, in addition to a gallery of the Directorate of Military Media that included pictures of His Majesty the King during his participation in previous Independence Day celebrations, as well as a gallery of independence documents in which the National Library presented. It was opened by the Director of the National Library, Dr. Nidal Al-Ayasra. A group of participating companies distributed free samples of their products in the ceremony area.

Many Jordanian students wore traditional costumes with Jordanian shemagh on the shoulders. Other traditional costumes were worn by the students of the communities participating in the gallery from Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria and Yemen, noting that there are students from thirty-five nationalities who study at the University of Petra.

Abdel-Rahem, President of the University of Petra, began his speech at the ceremony saying, "Seventy-seven years have passed since the moment the Jordanian state began to practice full power on its independent land. That moment of joyous melodies still resounds in our towns, villages, deserts and every other part of this wonderful land."

Abdel-Rahem added, "Independence Day is the victory of Jordanian will to be an independent kingdom after the national struggle of its official state and its people. It is the day of achievements made in this country, which has limited resources but a strong will. Every Jordanian is proud of the power of The Arab Legion and our security services, which were distinguished at various levels and became a source of expertise and competencies." Abdel-Rahem concluded his speech saying, "We are confident that, with our wise leadership and human capabilities, we can face any challenges there may be. Nothing is difficult for a wise leadership and people who are loyal to their country and their leader."

Prof. Eyad Mallah, Dean of Student Affairs, said in his speech, "We have the right to rejoice this national celebration of independence, which gives us high values and noble goals to protect our dear homeland, promote its renaissance, and seek, build and develop with great determination and aspiration to achieve great achievements for our Jordan, which for a century has not deviated from its principles." He added, “Here we are entering the second centenary of Jordan with ambition. We renew our loyalty to preserve our fathers and grandfathers' legacy and history written by great men who fought with blood and sweat for timeless glories."

Awad Al-Fayez, President of the Students' Union, said, "On this very special day, we celebrate our rich history and our legacy that extends for decades. We celebrate the achievement of our independence, freedom and dignity as people. It is a day we recall the sacrifices and heroism of our ancestors for the sake of freedom. Our independence is not just a word. It is a symbol of freedom, sovereignty and sacrifice which built our homeland. It is a day that renews our faith in our capabilities to build a better future for our country and ourselves."

One of the students, Baraa Al-Senyan, recited a poem on this occasion. Amman Municipality Band presented a folkloric show that included patriotic songs and Dabkeh. Jordanian Karate Federation also presented sports activities. Another student, Rahma Abu-zaid from the Faculty of Mass Communication, participated in organizing the ceremony.

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