Hashemite Scientific Councils in Maan, Irbid discuss Jerusalem

AMMAN — The Hashemite Scientific Councils held in Maan and Irbid during the holy month of Ramadan discussed the stature and importance of Jerusalem and the role of the Hashemites in protecting Jerusalem and preserving its Arab and Islamic identity, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Maan Governorate Awqaf Director Bilal Bahri said on Saturday that the councils reviewed the role of the Hashemites in the protection of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and stressed that Jerusalem is an integral part of the Arabic and Islamic nation.

In Irbid, the councils on Friday discussed the close connection of Muslims to the holy city, which is constituted in their faith and ideology as it is the site from which Prophet Mohammad ascended to heaven in Al Israa.