Jordan celebrates King Abdullah II’s birthday
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King Abdullah II has prioritized national development, stability, and progress, following Hashemite leadership traditions.
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Under his reign, Jordan has maintained regional significance and is recognized as a stable and welcoming country.
Jordan marks the birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces.
Since assuming the throne, King Abdullah II has focused on the development, stability, and progress of the country, continuing the Hashemite tradition of leadership. Under his reign, Jordan has maintained its regional significance and reputation as a stable and welcoming nation.
Birthday messages
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II congratulated His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday on the occasion of His Majesty’s 64th birthday.
The Crown Prince shared a video celebrating His Majesty, featuring childhood images of the King that seamlessly transition into moments from his life and leadership today.
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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah also marked the occasion, sharing a photo with His Majesty on her official Instagram account.
She accompanied the image with a warm message expressing love and appreciation, writing: “With all my love, today and always. Happy birthday!”
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His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein was born in Amman on Jan. 30, 1962, the eldest son of the late King Hussein bin Talal and Princess Muna Al Hussein.
He received his early education at the Islamic Educational College in Amman, before studying at Deerfield Academy in the United States, the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, and the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Military background
King Abdullah II trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and went on to serve in the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, rising from First Lieutenant to Major General.
He later commanded the Royal Special Forces, overseeing their modernization in line with international military standards and establishing what is now the Special Operations Command.
Crown Prince and accession
During King Hussein’s reign, His Majesty served as Regent on several occasions.
A Royal Decree issued on January 24, 1999, appointed him Crown Prince, and in February 1999 he assumed his constitutional powers as King following his father’s death.
Family
His Majesty married Queen Rania Al Abdullah on June 10, 1993.
They have four children: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein, His Royal Highness Prince Hashem, and Her Royal Highnesses Princess Iman and Princess Salma.
Message of peace
Throughout his reign, King Abdullah II has focused on serving Jordan while promoting regional stability and interfaith dialogue. As a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, he has emphasized coexistence among religions, launching the Amman Message in 2004 to counter extremism and supporting the “A Common Word” initiative in 2006.
In 2010, the United Nations adopted his proposal to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week annually.
In recognition of his efforts to promote peace and protect Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem under the Hashemite Custodianship, His Majesty has received several international awards.
He is also the author of Our Last Best Chance: The Pursuit of Peace in a Time of Peril, published in Arabic and English in 2011.
