Amman, May 30 (Petra) – The Jordanian flag was officially raised at
the City Hall Council Chamber and Grand Parade square in Halifax,
Nova Scotia, marking the 80th Independence Day of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan. The ceremony was organized by the Nashama Forum
for the Jordanian Community in Canada.

The event was attended by Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore, alongside
several provincial ministers, members of the Canadian Parliament,
members of the Legislative Assembly, and representatives from various
official Canadian institutions, as well as members of the Arab and
Canadian communities.

Head of the Nashama Forum in Canada, Nathila Rihani, delivered a
keynote address emphasizing the strong ties between Jordan and
Canada. Rihani praised the central role played by Jordan under the
leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II in promoting global
stability and humanitarian action, noting that the event reflects the
active presence and positive contribution of the Jordanian diaspora
within Canadian society.

Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore expressed his pride in participating in
the celebration, highlighting the depth of Canadian-Jordanian
relations and the positive role played by the Jordanian community in
Canada. Fillmore commended Jordan’s humanitarian values and
international contributions, particularly its historical support and
hosting of refugees, adding that the collaboration reflects shared
values of respect, diversity, and openness.

The independence celebration featured traditional cultural segments,
where traditional Arabic coffee and baklava were served to guests as
a symbol of Jordanian hospitality. The event concluded with a
traditional Dabke performance to the accompaniment of Jordanian
heritage songs.

//Petra// AA