Jordan
The key draws of Jordan are its perfect climate and the myriad of festivities, celebrations and activities that will be taking place during Ramadan.
“Jordan is a great place to come during Ramadan for GCC families, because the weather is cooler, and the atmosphere is traditional and family friendly,” says Sa’ed Zawaideh, educational, medical, religious tourism manager, Jordan Tourism Board.
During Ramadan there will nightly entertainment in many of the coffee shops, restaurants, hotels and malls as well as at Jordan’s many cultural sites. The biggest highlight is the Jordan Festival which takes place from 30 June until 30 August.
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The cultural and arts festival will feature performances from famous Arabic singers, dancers and poets - many of them staged in dramatic open air locations such as among the ruins at Jerash – one of best preserved ancient Roman cities in the Middle East. The festival is a huge draw for visitors from all around the Middle East region.
GCC visitors to Jordan will encounter a slightly more laid back approach to Ramadan to what they might be used to at home adds Zawaideh: “Jordan is a moderate country and more liberal than GCC countries in a sense that all hotels outlets and food outlets are open during Ramadan.”
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Key draws: The Jordan Festival 2010 takes places from June 30 – August 30. The festival will feature performances by Pink Martini, Il Divo, Rim Banna (Palestine), Palestine Youth Orchestra and Shaolin Monks among many others. Tickets will be available online and at locations around Jordan.
How to get there:Emirates, Etihad, Royal Jordanian
Contact: Jordan Festival contact: + 962 6 461 3300
E-mail: info@jordanfestival2010.org
www.jordantourismboard.com
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