The 6th Irbid Poetry Festival continues its celebration of Jordanian creative voices
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The activities of the third day of the 6th Irbid Poetry Festival for 2026 continued today, Thursday, at the Mazar Al-Shamali Youth Center, with the participation of Jordanian poets, as part of a program aimed at supporting literary creativity and enhancing the presence of poetry in the local cultural scene.
The events were held under the patronage of the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, MP Hala Al-Jarrah, in cooperation with the Caesar Union for Literature and Arts, and in the presence of the Director of Irbid Culture, Dr. Sultan Al-Zaghoul, and a gathering of those interested in cultural and literary affairs.
The activities included a poetry morning session in which Hussein Al-Omari, Hamouda Al-Jabour, Hossam Shadifat, and Warda Saeed participated, moderated by the writer Raed Al-Omari, where the contributions varied in their poetic experiences, presenting models of the Jordanian creative scene.
In a speech delivered during the event, Al-Jarrah emphasized the importance of culture in building societal awareness and strengthening national identity, stressing the need to bring cultural activities to various areas of Irbid Governorate, especially areas far from city centers, to expand community participation and contribute to discovering talents.
She pointed to the importance of embracing youth energies and encouraging literary initiatives, considering that poetry festivals provide opportunities for communication between creators and the public, and contribute to strengthening the presence of the Arabic language and preserving cultural heritage.
For his part, the Director of Irbid Culture, Dr. Sultan Al-Zaghoul, said that the festival represents a space to embrace creative voices and enhance the presence of poetry in public life, as an expression of memory, identity, and conscience.
He added that holding cultural events in various regions of the governorate contributes to expanding the base of participation and providing an environment that fosters talent, emphasizing the importance of partnership between cultural institutions and literary bodies in supporting the local creative movement.
The 6th Irbid Poetry Festival comes as part of the activities aimed at supporting poets and writers, enhancing communication between creators and the public, and consolidating the presence of poetry in Jordanian cultural life.
