Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday attended a ceremony at Al Husseiniya Palace marking the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, which falls on Friday. The ceremony was also graced by the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.

According to Jordan News Agency, the ceremony included a recital of verses from the Holy Quran and verses from a poem written by the late King Abdullah I celebrating the virtues of the Prophet. A number of Royal Family members, senior officials, Islamic scholars, and Christian leaders attended the ceremony, reflecting the inclusive nature of the event.