Ramadan in Jordan this year witnesses a strong competition between religious and entertainment tents. Ramadan tents have, in the past years, been linked to all negative activities. This year, they will try to set up tents for pious families. Such tents are due to present useful shows and programs. They will present cultural competitions and religious supplications & going to host a variety of scholars and preachers...
Many Ramadan-related traditions no longer exist in the Arab country such as Al-Awna a typical Ramadan habit in Jordan where the poor used to get food and drinks from other well-off neighbors.
Ramadan in Jordan was remarkably featured by strong social relations. During the dawn-to-dusk fasting month, Jordanians used to start their day very early and end it shortly before Iftar time.
Citizens in the Jordanian city of Salt still recall pleasant memories of the holiest month in Islam.
“Ramadan had special peculiarity, even to Christians in the city of Salt. We used to fast and have Iftar after hearing the Madfaa in the city of Al-Quds (occupied Jerusalem ). In 1970, the city has owned its Madfaa. Since then, the Musaharati has become a main landmark of the holy month in Jordan.”
