Al-Safadi Extends Easter Greetings - Jordan News
Al-Safadi stated: "We pray to the Almighty that this occasion returns to our Christian brothers and sisters in good health, love, and peace, and that our beloved country remains a haven of security, stability, strength, and resilience under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, the faithful guardian of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem."
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