Jordan Marks 91st Anniversary of King Hussein's Birth
Jordan marks today, Saturday, November 14, the 91st anniversary of the birth of the late King Hussein bin Talal, may his soul rest in peace, the founder of modern Jordan. Jordanians commemorate the occasion with deep appreciation and respect.اضافة اعلان
The late King Hussein bin Talal was the 40th-generation descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and a member of the Hashemite Arab dynasty. He was born in Amman on November 14, 1935, and was raised by his parents, the late King Talal and Queen Zein Al-Sharaf, as well as his grandfather, the late King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, the founder of modern Jordan.
King Hussein was proclaimed King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on August 11, 1952, and assumed his constitutional powers on May 2, 1953.
He embarked on a series of bold and courageous steps, beginning with the Arabisation of the command of the Jordanian Arab Army on March 1, 1956, followed by the cancellation of the Jordanian-British Treaty in March 1957.
Throughout his reign, King Hussein championed the Palestinian cause in both times of war and peace. Under his leadership, Jordan succeeded in establishing a network of international relations with numerous countries around the world, based on mutual respect and shared interests.
On January 26, 1999, King Hussein appointed His Majesty King Abdullah II, then Crown Prince, as his heir to the throne.
On February 7, 1999, Jordan bid farewell to King Hussein.
Since assuming his constitutional powers, His Majesty King Abdullah II has continued the country's journey with wisdom and capable leadership, demonstrating diplomatic skill in dealing with regional and international developments.
The late King Hussein bin Talal was the 40th-generation descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and a member of the Hashemite Arab dynasty. He was born in Amman on November 14, 1935, and was raised by his parents, the late King Talal and Queen Zein Al-Sharaf, as well as his grandfather, the late King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, the founder of modern Jordan.
King Hussein was proclaimed King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on August 11, 1952, and assumed his constitutional powers on May 2, 1953.
He embarked on a series of bold and courageous steps, beginning with the Arabisation of the command of the Jordanian Arab Army on March 1, 1956, followed by the cancellation of the Jordanian-British Treaty in March 1957.
Throughout his reign, King Hussein championed the Palestinian cause in both times of war and peace. Under his leadership, Jordan succeeded in establishing a network of international relations with numerous countries around the world, based on mutual respect and shared interests.
On January 26, 1999, King Hussein appointed His Majesty King Abdullah II, then Crown Prince, as his heir to the throne.
On February 7, 1999, Jordan bid farewell to King Hussein.
Since assuming his constitutional powers, His Majesty King Abdullah II has continued the country's journey with wisdom and capable leadership, demonstrating diplomatic skill in dealing with regional and international developments.
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