{"id":1669,"date":"2024-12-23T16:21:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T16:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/?p=1669"},"modified":"2025-01-07T09:15:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T09:15:54","slug":"jerash-festival-in-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Back in Time at the Historic Jerash Festival in Jordan 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jordanian city of Jerash is undoubtedly one of the wonders of the world, and it&#8217;s especially so when you look at its immense popularity and importance in the ancient and today\u2019s world. Although founded in the 2nd century BC, evidence goes to show that humans have inhabited the land of Jerash here for over 7500 years BC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the ancient town has its fair share of historic sites, today, to celebrate what its importance was in medieval times and Jordan\u2018s culture, people here have found a unique way to celebrate in the form of the historic Jerash Festival in Jordan. Founded in 1981 by the Queen Al-Noor of Jordan, the festival is organized every year to celebrate and enrich the local culture and also, of neighbouring ones, making it a must-visit on any Jordan trip in July. For this blog we&#8217;ve compiled some information about this upcoming festival to let you know what you can do there on your next Jordan trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan_2025_A_Unique_Way_to_Celebrate_Tradition_Culture\"><\/span><b>Jerash Festival in Jordan 2025: A Unique Way to Celebrate Tradition &amp; Culture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan_2025_A_Unique_Way_to_Celebrate_Tradition_Culture\" title=\"Jerash Festival in Jordan 2025: A Unique Way to Celebrate Tradition &amp; Culture\">Jerash Festival in Jordan 2025: A Unique Way to Celebrate Tradition &amp; Culture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#When_is_the_Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan_Held\" title=\"When is the Jerash Festival in Jordan Held?\">When is the Jerash Festival in Jordan Held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#When_Will_the_Next_One_Be_Held\" title=\"When Will the Next One Be Held?\">When Will the Next One Be Held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#What_Youre_Going_to_See_During_Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan_2025\" title=\"What You\u2019re Going to See During Jerash Festival in Jordan 2025\">What You\u2019re Going to See During Jerash Festival in Jordan 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#1_Traditional_Dance_and_Music_Concerts_and_Performances\" title=\"1. Traditional Dance and Music Concerts and Performances\">1. Traditional Dance and Music Concerts and Performances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#2_Local_Foods_and_Cuisines\" title=\"2. Local Foods and Cuisines\">2. Local Foods and Cuisines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#3_ModernTraditional_Art_Exhibitions\" title=\"3. Modern\/Traditional Art Exhibitions\">3. Modern\/Traditional Art Exhibitions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#4_Theater_and_Literary_Events\" title=\"4. Theater and Literary Events\">4. Theater and Literary Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#5_Amazing_Historical_Sites\" title=\"5. Amazing Historical Sites\">5. Amazing Historical Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Jerash Festival in Jordan\">Frequently Asked Questions About Jerash Festival in Jordan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/jerash-festival-in-jordan\/#The_Historic_Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan_An_Amazing_Step_Back_in_Time_Celebrating_History\" title=\"The Historic Jerash Festival in Jordan: An Amazing Step Back in Time Celebrating History\">The Historic Jerash Festival in Jordan: An Amazing Step Back in Time Celebrating History<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fantastic way to enrich the local culture, the Jerash Festival features performances of local dance artists, musicians, concerts, folklore dances by groups, plays, ballet, opera, all happening in the midst of the ancient streets and buildings of the Jerash Ruins. Here\u2019s some more information about this iconic and must-visit festival:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan_Held\"><\/span><b>When is the Jerash Festival in Jordan Held?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2309810523.jpg\" alt=\"Roman,Theatre,In,Jerash,,Near,Amman,,Jordan\" width=\"540\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2309810523.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2309810523-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jerash festival is held during the times of July to early August, in the midst of an off-season for tourists in Jordan. It is held in the old city of Jerash, located at about an hour&#8217;s drive from Amman, and takes place among its ancient buildings such as its amphitheater and colonnaded streets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/4-days-northern-jordan-tour\"> 4 Days Ultimate Northern Jordan Tour Package<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Will_the_Next_One_Be_Held\"><\/span><b>When Will the Next One Be Held?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/music-7238254_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by rohatcom68 from Pixabay\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/music-7238254_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/music-7238254_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next Jerash Festival is slated to be held next year, in the same months (July to August) featuring tons of concerts, music festivals and much more. It will feature even more amazing performances, displays of art, local cuisines and much more than the last one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/4-days-petra-and-wadi-rum-tour-package\">4 Days Petra and Wadi Rum Tour Package<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Youre_Going_to_See_During_Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan_2025\"><\/span><b>What You\u2019re Going to See During Jerash Festival in Jordan 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of things to do and see during this amazing festival to have an even more fun and fulfilling time during your Jordan trip. Meanwhile, here\u2019s some highlights of the festival:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Traditional_Dance_and_Music_Concerts_and_Performances\"><\/span><b>1. Traditional Dance and Music Concerts and Performances<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/artist-3480274_640-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image by Vishnu R from Pixabay\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/artist-3480274_640-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/artist-3480274_640-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional dance performances and music concerts are the norm here at the Jerash festival and you\u2019re going to see it everyday during the festival days.The historic festival features historic folk dances of various themes, performances of classical music, local and international artist\u2019s\u2019 performances and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/7-days-amman-petra-wadi-rum-tour\">7 Days Amman, Petra, &amp; Wadi Rum Package<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Local_Foods_and_Cuisines\"><\/span><b>2. Local Foods and Cuisines<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vitaly-mazur-1JSLIlFFvCY-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Vitaly Mazur on Unsplash\" width=\"540\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vitaly-mazur-1JSLIlFFvCY-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vitaly-mazur-1JSLIlFFvCY-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jerash Festival in Jordan also aims to celebrate the local cuisine of Jordan. People here serve traditional falafels, delicious servings of hummus, mansaf, and other dishes like Kunafa to showcase the country\u2019s amazing food diet to international visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_ModernTraditional_Art_Exhibitions\"><\/span><b>3. Modern\/Traditional Art Exhibitions<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hands-1868562_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/pexels-2286921\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1868562&quot;&gt;Pexels&lt;\/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1868562&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;\/a&gt;\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hands-1868562_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/hands-1868562_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art is also a focus here at the Jerash Festival with displays by various artists belonging to different fields such as embroidery, jewelry, handicrafts and much more all the way to modern art, helping support local artists and international ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/6-days-amman-jerash-madaba-petra-tour\">6 Days Amman, Jerash, Madaba, &amp; Petra Tour Package<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Theater_and_Literary_Events\"><\/span><b>4. Theater and Literary Events<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/curtain-1275200_640.png\" alt=\"Image by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/elielschi-1987238\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1275200&quot;&gt;Elias&lt;\/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1275200&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;\/a&gt;\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/curtain-1275200_640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/curtain-1275200_640-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another top feature of this festival is the hosting of stunning theater performances and various poetry and literary events. Classical and also modern plays are organized here relating to Arab and Jordanian culture. As for literary events, the festival also hosts discussions and poetry readings of varying themes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Amazing_Historical_Sites\"><\/span><b>5. Amazing Historical Sites<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jerash-2364518_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/graham-h-5475750\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2364518&quot;&gt;Graham Hobster&lt;\/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2364518&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;\/a&gt;\" width=\"540\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jerash-2364518_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/jerash-2364518_640-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jerash is one of the oldest cities with tons of antique architecture still visible, typically in the form of Roman buildings. By visiting the Jerash Festival in Jordan you get to see the historic sites such as the famous Jerash amphitheater, its colonnaded streets, plazas, and theaters amidst such amazing displays of culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/5-days-amman-and-petra-tour\">5 Days Amman and Petra Tour Package<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Jerash Festival in Jordan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Q. Where is Jerash Festival held?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. It is held in the Jordanian city of Jerash, located at about 1 hour drive from Amman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What is the biggest festival in Jordan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A.\u00a0 The Jerash festival is one of the biggest festivals held in Jordan, attracting thousands of visitors every year at its ancient streets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Can you do a one day Jerash festival tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A. Yes you can do a jerash festival tour in Oneday. You can drive there in one hour from your hotel in Amman at midday, and get back at night to Amman easily.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Historic_Jerash_Festival_in_Jordan_An_Amazing_Step_Back_in_Time_Celebrating_History\"><\/span><b>The Historic Jerash Festival in Jordan: An Amazing Step Back in Time Celebrating History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jerash festival is an amazing opportunity to explore Jordan\u2019s unique identity and cultures that reside within it. Incorporating history with local cultures and performances of traditional music and dance, the festival is a great initiative and a great way to spend some fun time in Jordan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to explore Jordan\u2019s unique historical beauty? All with pre-booked accommodations, guided tours, and the opportunity to skip the lines? iLinkTurkey offers a diverse range of guided tour packages for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/destinations\/country\/jordan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destinations in Jordan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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