Religion in Jordan
The majority religion in Jordan is Islam. The majority of muslims in Jordan are Sunni but there are also Shia and Sufi muslims. There are also Orthadox Christians and Catholics in Jordan.
The Call to Prayer
Click on the video below to hear the Call to Prayer.
Click on the video below to hear the Call to Prayer.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan begins when the new moon is seen in the sky. Muslims fast during Ramadan. They fast from dawn until sunset. This means that they cannot eat or drink during the day. They also try to be the best that they can be so they try not to lie, fight, argue, etc. They also try to pray more and give alms to the poor.
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Suhur
Each morning, before dawn, Muslims have a small meal before they begin their daily fast. It is called suhur. After the meal Muslims pray. The first prayer of the day is called Fajr. People usually work shorter hours in order to spend more time with their families.
Each morning, before dawn, Muslims have a small meal before they begin their daily fast. It is called suhur. After the meal Muslims pray. The first prayer of the day is called Fajr. People usually work shorter hours in order to spend more time with their families.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival which is celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan. People have some time off work which they spend time with their families. Presents are given to children. Lots of nice food is eaten.
Eid al-Fitr is the festival which is celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan. People have some time off work which they spend time with their families. Presents are given to children. Lots of nice food is eaten.
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Eid Al-Adha Eid Al-Adha honours the sacrifice that Ibrahim (Abraham) was willing to make. The meat from a sacrificed sheep is shared between relatives, neighbours and the poor. |
There are many historical religious sites in Jordan. Some of the world's earliest churches: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where John the Baptist baptised Jesus, is one of the most famous.
Here is where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. |
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Here are some more photos from the baptismal site:
There are some lovely mosques and churches in Jordan.