Solidarity vigil at one of the world's oldest churches in Rihab to reject terrorism
Affirming national unity
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The Rihab Al-Jadida Municipality, in cooperation with the Tourism and Antiquities Directorates in Mafraq Governorate, is organizing a solidarity vigil on Tuesday at the Saint George Church in the Rihab archaeological site, to express rejection of terrorism and extremism, condemn the criminal attack witnessed in Karak Governorate that targeted one of its churches, affirm the unity of Jordanians and the cohesion of their national fabric, and consolidate the values of tolerance, brotherhood, and coexistence among the people of the same nation.
The head of the Rihab Municipality Committee, Lina Al-Zoubi, said that organizing this vigil in Rihab, which embraces a deep-rooted religious and civilizational heritage, comes as an expression of the region's people's solidarity with the residents of Karak Governorate, and a rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that target the security and stability of the nation, or attempt to violate the sanctity of places of worship and the brotherly relations that bring Jordanians together regardless of their affiliations.
Al-Zoubi emphasized that Jordan will remain a model of brotherhood, tolerance, and coexistence, and that such national initiatives reflect the unity of Jordanian society and its standing as one front in the face of attempts to sow division and strife, stressing the importance of promoting a culture of dialogue and acceptance of the other, and safeguarding national unity as a fundamental pillar for Jordan's security and stability.
She added that choosing Saint George Church at the Rihab archaeological site to host the vigil carries a civilizational and humanitarian message that confirms the depth of the historical presence of religious pluralism in Jordan, and what religious and archaeological sites represent as evidence of the history of coexistence and communication among the members of Jordanian society.
In the same context, the Beit Rahoub Association for Tourism Development and the Community Network for Sustainable Development expressed their condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist act witnessed in Karak Governorate, affirming that it constitutes an assault on noble human values and the sanctity of places of worship, and an infringement on the cohesive Jordanian national fabric.
The head of the association, Hassan Khazaaleh, extended his deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the martyrs and victims and the people of Karak Governorate and all Jordanians, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, and affirming that Karak and all other Jordanian cities and villages will remain committed to the values of brotherhood and coexistence, and that attempts at strife will not undermine the unity and cohesion of Jordanians.
He stressed standing behind the Hashemite leadership and the security and military apparatuses in their efforts to protect the security and stability of the nation, pointing out that the awareness of the Jordanian people and their cohesion with their leadership and institutions form an impenetrable barrier in the face of conspiracies and intrigues.
The association called on civil society institutions and the people of the nation to close ranks and consolidate the values of tolerance and national unity, and to stand hand in hand in the face of anyone who tries to tamper with Jordan's security or undermine its civilizational and humanitarian message.
This vigil comes to confirm that protecting societal peace is a shared national responsibility, and that safeguarding the sanctity of places of worship and promoting the values of citizenship and tolerance form a firm foundation in confronting extremism and terrorism, and preserving Jordan's security, unity, and stability.
