Weather of Arabia - Minister of Culture Haifa Al-Najjar confirmed that the information circulated by the media about setting the date for the thirty-eighth edition of the Jerash Festival is incorrect. Al-Najjar explained in a statement to the media that until now the date of holding the Jerash Festival for this year has not been decided, indicating that it is not considered A priority as a result of the tragic conditions facing the Palestinian people, especially in the Gaza Strip.
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The festival dates back to 1980 at the initiative of Yarmouk University, but it later turned into an official event, as its first session was launched in 1981. Artistic, cultural and literary events are held in the ancient city of Jerash, which is about 48 kilometers from Amman.
The ancient city includes several historical landmarks that host events, including well-known theaters such as the Southern Theater and the Northern Theater, in addition to the Street of Columns, the Artemis Theater, the Sound and Light Theater, and the main square.
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