Anjara Jordan: Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain

Anjara Jordan - Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain

Located in Anjara, north of Jordan is the Shrine of Our Lady of the Mountain, mentioned in Bible this is the place where Virgin Mary and Jesus had a rest during their journey.

The Signage

Our Lady of Mountain Church 

Our Lady of Mountain Church 

Anjara, Jordan

Anjara, Jordan

Jordan Souvenir – Keffiyeh

Jordan Souvenir – Keffiyeh

Keffiyeh is among the popular souvenir to pick from Jordan. This iconic head gear of the Middle East can be bought at souks and souvenir shops.  

The Traditional Keffiyeh

The usual color is a combination of red and white or occasionally black and white.

This nice souvenir is also known as Kufiya, shemagh, ghutrah or mashadah. Typically made of cotton worn by Arabs, it provides protection from sun, dust and sand.

 

Keffiyeh in different colors, they are usually popular to tourist

Jordan Hot Summer Deal 2016

Ramadan Decorations

Ramadan Decorations

Ramadan in Jordan

Ramadan in Jordan

Ramadan is the 9^th month in the Islamic Calendar, the holy month of fasting in which Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink and smoke from dawn until sunset. The Islamic calendar is about 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar hence the start of Ramadan falls on different dates and is based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon.

In 2016 the holy month is expected between 06 June to 06 July, plus or less 01 day according to the actual sight of the moon.

Ramadan Decoration

What to expect when travelling during Ramadan?

Touring Jordan or any other Middle East country during the holy month has its advantages and disadvantages.

Tourist sites are open from 08:00 to 15:00, except in Petra and Wadi Rum where you can stay until sunset.

Banks and government offices are open from 10:00 to 15:00. Business and malls opens from 11:00-18:00 (except Fridays) and reopens again at 21:00 until midnight.

Non Muslims are not expected to fast but are kindly requested to refrain from eating, drinking and smoking in public during fasting hours as a sign of respect.

When it comes to dining some restaurants and food stores are open during the day, especially in tourist areas and in the city.

Muslims fast breaking is called Iftar, people are welcoming and happy to invite you to share food after sunset as they break the fast with family or friends. Restaurants offer Iftar Menu during this time.

Streets are empty during the Iftar time, then afterwards back to normal as many people are up the evening, eating fruits, Arabic sweets and visiting friends.

The holy month falls on summer, weather is hot and the days are long. The energy of the people who fast is low during this time of the year.

Majority of hotels offer promotional during these period except in the end of Ramadan or the celebration of Eid Al Fitr where hotel prices goes up again.

Crescent Decoration

List of Tourist Sites Opening Hours during Ramadan:

Name of Sites	Times
3 Desert Castles	8 am – 3 pm
Ajloun Castle	8 am – 3 pm
Azraq Reserve	8 am – 3 pm
Baptism Site	8 am – 3 pm
Citadel/Archaeological Museum	8 am – 3 pm
Dana Reserve	8 am – 3 pm
Jerash	8 am – 3 pm
Kerak Castle	8 am – 3 pm
Madaba Church	8 am – 3 pm
Mount Nebo	8 am – 3 pm
Petra	7 am – 4 pm
Roman Theater/Jordan Folklore /Museum of Popular Traditions	8 am – 3 pm
Shaumari Reserve	8 am – 3 pm
Shobak Castle	8 am – 3 pm
Umm Quais	8 am – 3 pm
Wadi Mujib	8 am – 3 pm

Ramadan Lantern

Do’s and Don’ts in Ramadan:

Do’s

-      Use the greetings Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak

-      Dress appropriately

-      Be charitable and considerate

-      Enjoy the local culture

-      Accept invitations to Iftar if you have been invited

Don’ts

-      Eat, drink, smoke in public

-      Avoid acts of affection in public

-      Play loud music

Ramadan Kareem

Ramadan 2016 Jordan Timetable:

Date	Day	Fajr	Sunrise	Zuhr	Asr	Magrib/ Iftar	Isha/ Taraweeh
06 Jun	Mon	3:51	5:24	12:35	16:16	19:47	21:20
07 Jun	Tue	3:50	5:24	12:36	16:16	19:47	21:21
08 Jun	Wed	3:50	5:24	12:36	16:17	19:48	21:21
09 Jun	Thu	3:50	5:24	12:36	16:17	19:48	21:22
10 Jun	Fri	3:50	5:26	12:36	16:17	19:48	21:22
11 Jun	Sat	3:50	5:23	12:36	16:17	19:49	21:23
12 Jun	Sun	3:49	5:23	12:37	16:17	19:49	21:23
13 Jun	Mon	3:49	5:23	12:37	16:17	19:50	21:24
14 Jun	Tue	3:49	5:24	12:37	16:18	19:50	21:24
15 Jun	Wed	3:49	5:24	12:37	16:18	19:50	21:25
16 Jun	Thu	3:49	5:24	12:38	16:18	19:51	21:25
17 Jun	Fri	3:49	5:24	12:38	16:18	19:51	21:25
18 Jun	Sat	3:50	5:24	12:38	16:19	19:51	21:26
19 Jun	Sun	3:50	5:24	12:38	16:19	19:51	21:26
20 Jun	Mon	3:50	5:24	12:38	16:19	19:52	21:26
21 Jun	Tue	3:50	5:25	12:39	16:19	19:52	21:26
22 Jun	Wed	3:50	5:25	12:39	16:19	19:52	21:27
23 Jun	Thu	3:51	5:25	12:39	16:20	19:52	21:27
24 Jun	Fri	3:51	5:25	12:39	16:20	19:52	21:27
25 Jun	Sat	3:51	5:26	12:39	16:20	19:53	21:27
26 Jun	Sun	3:52	5:26	12:40	16:20	19:53	21:27
27 Jun	Mon	3:52	5:26	12:40	16:20	19:53	21:27
28 Jun	Tue	3:52	5:27	12:40	16:21	19:53	21:27
29 Jun	Wed	3:53	5:27	12:40	16:21	19:53	21:27
30 Jun	Thu	3:53	5:27	12:40	16:21	19:53	21:27
01 Jul	Fri	3:54	5:27	12:41	16:21	19:53	21:26
02 Jul	Sat	3:55	5:28	12:41	16:21	19:53	21:26
03 Jul	Sun	3:55	5:28	12:41	16:22	19:53	21:26
04 Jul	Mon	3:56	5:29	12:41	16:22	19:52	21:26
05 Jul	Tue	3:56	5:30	12:41	16:22	19:52	21:26