AMMAN — Taking place Thursday from 4pm till 10pm, the Crown Prince’s
wedding will serve as a landmark historical moment for the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan and a touchstone in the country’s century-long story.
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Here is what you need to know about tomorrow.
Islamic Marriage Ceremony: Zahran PalaceHRH Crown Prince Hussein and Miss Rajwa Alseif will be
married at Zahran Palace in an Islamic marriage ceremony known as a “katb
ktab.” The ceremony will be attended by around 140 guests, including members of
the Royal Hashemite family, invited royals and heads of state.
The event begins with the arrival of Their Majesties King
Abdullah and Queen Rania, who receive and greet guests, while the Jordanian
Armed Forces Musical Band performs to their side. This is shortly followed by
the arrival of Crown Prince Hussein.
Their Majesties, followed by with the Crown Prince, proceed
to join guests at a gazebo located in the Palace’s garden, where the ceremony
will take place. In the meantime, Ms. Rajwa Alseif arrives at the Palace
escorted by the Crown Prince’s younger brother, Prince Hashem and younger
sister Princess Salma. Prince Hashem walks Miss Rajwa Alseif to the gazebo and
the Islamic marriage ceremony commences.
During the ceremony, the bride and groom sign the marriage
contract, as well as two witnesses. Royal Hashemite Court Imam Dr Ahmed
Al-Khalaileh, who was appointed to this position in January 2021, presides over
the ceremony, during which he imparts words of wisdom on the sanctity and
importance of marriage in Islam taken from the Quran, the holy book of Islam,
and the sayings of the Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him.
Once the ceremony concludes, several women perform Zaghrata (ululation),
a joyous sound commonly used to express happiness at Jordanian and Arab
celebrations, and the newlyweds greet the attending guests.
The Motorcade Procession
The newlyweds will travel from Zahran Palace to
Al-Husseiniya Palace as part of the Red Motorcade.
The Red Motorcade has its roots in the era of the late King Abdullah I, the country’s
founder, who would arrive at significant national events atop one of a
procession of white horses, accompanied by riders dressed in dark blue trousers
and red blazers. Today, the Red Motorcade is used on occasions of national importance,
including the opening of Parliament, Army Day, Independence Day, and during
official visits of heads of state. On these occasions, motorcade members and
riders don full Jordanian military regalia and the national red and white
checkered headdress, known in Arabic as the Shemagh.
The Motorcade consists of eight bright red armed Land Rover
vehicles and 11 motorcycles, but on special occasions, horse and camel riders
join the lineup and the Jordan Armed Forces Musical Band plays military music
on bagpipes. The Land Rovers and motorcycles cordon the main motorcade vehicle.
Wedding Reception: Al-Husseiniya Palace
The Red Motorcade will arrive at Al-Husseiniya Palace. As is
customary, the arrival of the bride and groom is announced with a Zaffeh, a lively
musical procession featuring drums, bagpipes, singing, and clapping. The
newlyweds are led to the outdoor reception courtyard by a military Zaffeh
performed by the Jordan Armed Forces Musical Band, renowned for its rousing
performances at national celebrations, state visits, and military ceremonies.
All band members wear the traditional red and white Shemagh, a traditional
headdress for men, in addition to their full-dress uniform.
After passing through an honorary Arch of Sabers, the couple
proceeds through the courtyard amidst a traditional Jordanian Zaffeh, toward
the greeting stage. On the stage, the bride and groom are joined by Their
Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania, as well as the bride's parents, to
greet over 1,700 guests.
The remainder of the evening features a variety of
performances by local and regional singers, a choir group, Jordanian bands, the
national orchestra, and folk-dance troupes.
The reception concludes with the bride and groom cutting the
wedding cake.
The Royal Banquet: Al-Husseiniya Palace
Following the main reception, the wedding banquet, also at
Al-Husseiniya Palace, will be attended by members of the Royal Hashemite
Family, foreign and Arab heads of states, and high-ranking officials. It will
combine the formalities and diplomatic aspects of a state banquet with the
joyous celebration and traditions of a wedding ceremony.
The information above was provided via a press statement
from the Royal Court.
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