Amman: With the advent of the 2026 Gregorian year, Jordanians are renewing their resolve to strengthen national and social values, encourage active participation in building a cohesive society capable of facing challenges with determination and confidence, and uphold a deeply rooted Jordanian identity based on moderation, respect for religious and cultural diversity, and the values of coexistence, tolerance and social solidarity in an atmosphere of joy.
According to Jordan News Agency, stakeholders emphasized that celebrating the New Year is a renewed opportunity to promote love and harmony and to move into a new year with a more solidary and fraternal spirit. They noted that the arrival of the new year represents an annual milestone through which people look forward to renewing hope for peace.
Director of the Catholic Center for Studies and Media Father Rifaat Bader highlighted that the occasion of the Gregorian New Year constitutes a unifying national milestone. It contributes to strengthening the system of shared values among the various components of Jordanian society, given the meanings of joy and hope for a better future it carries. It reflects one of the most prominent pillars of Jordanian society, namely social cohesion, the elevation of human and moral values, and the consolidation of harmony.
He added that the occasion serves as a reminder of the duty of solidarity with the less fortunate who are unable to experience joy. This is embodied through humanitarian initiatives implemented by churches and several community institutions by collecting donations and providing support to underprivileged families during the holiday period, without any religious or social discrimination, enhancing an atmosphere of familiarity and solidarity among members of the same society.
Bader pointed out that giving in Jordan is a unifying human value that springs from a spirit of chivalry and social responsibility. He stressed that New Year's is a renewed opportunity to promote love and harmony and to move toward a new year with a more solidary and fraternal spirit among all, referring to what was stated in the message of His Holiness Pope Leo titled "Peace Be With You All," in which he called for reflection on a future filled with optimism and hope.
Economus Ibrahim Dabbour expressed that the beginning of the new year represents an important milestone in a person's life, carrying wishes and aspirations. He expressed hope that peace and harmony will prevail among people and that love will spread among all.
Dabbour explained that New Year celebrations are characterized by family gatherings and the sharing of joy, which strengthens kinship ties and bonds of familiarity and affection among individuals. He noted that the occasion constitutes an important opportunity for social communication and for strengthening relations among relatives and friends.
He pointed to the importance of initiatives that can be launched by religious and social leaders through organizing inclusive events and occasions that bring together various segments of society. Such initiatives aim to strengthen joint action and support the poor and needy, contributing to spreading a spirit of cooperation and solidarity.
Economus Butros Michel Butros Janho, the parish priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, emphasized the efforts of religious leaders in entrenching the values of coexistence and societal peace. He highlighted the importance of interfaith dialogue as a fundamental pillar for unifying the efforts of various components of society in building peace.
Janho stressed the importance of focusing on shared human values, foremost among them love, justice and respect for others. He noted that youth constitute the pillar of the future, necessitating efforts to instill moral and human values in them and empowering them to face various challenges with confidence and will.
He added that the arrival of the new year represents an annual milestone through which people look forward to renewing hope. He expressed hope that the new year will bring goodness, blessing and prosperity, that citizens' aspirations will be realized, and that all will enjoy security, peace and peace of mind.