Muslim Kingdom Prepares to Celebrate Baptism of Jesus

Muslim kingdom prepares to celebrate baptism of Jesus

Jordan wants to attract more Christian pilgrims for the 2,000-year anniversary in 2030 Jordan is preparing to mark the 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River, with the Muslim nation investing more than $100 million to draw Christian pilgrims to one of the world’s holiest sites. Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan met...

Jordan to Mark 2,000 Years Since the Baptism of Jesus Christ - Guest Commentary

Jordan is already launching ambitious preparations for 2030, marking the second millennium of Jesus Christ's baptism at Al-Maghtas, with a high-level committee planning extensive celebrations and infrastructure developments.

Jordan. The Baptism Development Zone: A Royal vision for a sacred future

By Kamel Mahadin|18:47 August 15, 2026| Last week marked an important and deeply meaningful milestone in the development of the lands surrounding the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ. The signing of four agreements to implement key projects within the Baptism Development Zone Project represented far more than the formal conclusion of contracts. It marked the beginning…