Amman, June 26 (Petra)-- The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Jordan Tourism Board, and the First Baptist Church of Arlington, Texas, hosted an event titled "Christian Faith in Jordan: The Land of Revelation, Baptism and Pilgrimage" to highlight Jordan's religious and historical significance in the history of Christianity and promote its sacred sites, which attract pilgrims and visitors from around the world.
The event featured a photo exhibition showcasing Jordan's most prominent Christian pilgrimage sites, along with a specialized lecture, a panel discussion, and presentations highlighting the Kingdom's experience in Christian pilgrimage tourism.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Imad Hijazin, speaking at the event, which was attended by Chairperson of the Parliamentary Tourism and Antiquities Committee MP Salem Al-Omari and Jordan's Ambassador to the United States Dina Kawar, said Jordan is one of the world's leading destinations for religious tourism and Christian pilgrimage.
He noted that the Kingdom is home to several sacred sites of profound spiritual and historical significance, foremost among them the Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in addition to Mount Nebo and other locations associated with the Christian pilgrimage route.
Hijazin emphasized that, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Jordan continues to strengthen its humanitarian message as a global model of moderation, coexistence, and interfaith dialogue through its ongoing efforts to protect and preserve Islamic and Christian holy sites while reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a premier destination for religious tourism.
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