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The Jordan Museum

The Jordan Museum Location: New Downtown Area, Ras al-Ayn Amman ( Ali Bin Abi Taleb St ) Opening Hours & Days : 10:00 - 14:00, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Entrance Fee: Tourists (Non-Jordanian)                                  – 5 JD per person Residents                                                       – 1 JD per person 12-18 years old (Jordanian or Non-Jordanian)       – 500 Fils per person Brief Description:   The museum will give you an excellent outlook of the history, ge...

Islamic Sites in Jordan

Islamic Sites in Jordan Jordan is an important destination for Muslims who wish to visit Shrines, Tombs of Prophets and Companions. The country is rich in religious history and amazing tourist spots. ·           Shrine of the Venerable Companion Bilal bin Rabah © Petra Nights Tours Located in Amman at the village of Bilal in Bayader Wadi Al-Seer, is the tomb of the Venerable Companion Bilal bin Rabah. While Bilal is still a slave he embraced Islam, this brought him anger of his master Umayyah ibn Khalaf. During the summer heat in Mecca, Umayyah tried to pressure him to reject his faith by putting a giant rock on his chest. © Petra Nights Tours Bilal bin Rabah fought bravely in the Battles of Badr and Uhud, where he was able to avenge himself from his former master.   Gifted with a beautiful voice Bilal became a Prophet.       © Petra Nights Tours ·     ...