Queen Rania, Princess Rajwa, and Princess Salma visited the Hamoud Charitable Society on 30 October. The members of the Royal Family traveled to the facility to offer condolences to the families of victims following a recent attack on the Church of Hamoud in Jordan.
The visit served as a formal gesture of support from the monarchy to the community members impacted by the tragedy. The Royal Family members arrived at the Hamoud Charitable Society in the morning, where they were received by representatives of the families who lost loved ones in the incident. During the encounter, the royals spent time listening to the accounts of those present, acknowledging the profound grief felt by the community.
Royal Visit to Families
Princess Rajwa, who is 31 years old, accompanied the royal party to the Hamoud Charitable Society to meet with the bereaved. Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, 32, also participated in the official mourning efforts. The presence of the Crown Prince and the Princess showed the gravity with which the Royal Family views the loss of life at the Church of Hamoud.
Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah attended the funeral of the victims to represent the Royal Family during the burial proceedings. The service drew many mourners who gathered to pay their respects to those who died during the attack on the Church of Hamoud. Throughout the burial, the Crown Prince stood alongside the families, offering his presence as a sign of national solidarity. The atmosphere at the cemetery was one of deep solemnity as the community came together to honor the memory of the deceased.
During the visit to the Hamoud Charitable Society, the daughter of the late Alaa Masarweh spoke about the loss of her father. She stated, "Baba died a hero, Baba is a hero of Jordan." Her remarks were shared in the presence of the Royal Family members, who offered their direct sympathies to her and her relatives.
The Hamoud Charitable Society acted as a central point for the families to gather following the events at the Church of Hamoud. By visiting this location, Queen Rania, Princess Rajwa, and Princess Salma were able to engage directly with the grieving families in a private setting. This visit allowed the royals to hear personal stories about the victims, further emphasizing the human cost of the attack.
The participation of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah in both the visit to the Hamoud Charitable Society and the subsequent funeral rites demonstrated the commitment of the Royal Family to stand with the citizens during times of national mourning. The mourning period has been marked by a series of gatherings at the Hamoud Charitable Society, where neighbors and friends have continued to offer support to the families of those killed. The Royal Family’s involvement remains a central aspect of the ongoing response to the tragedy at the Church of Hamoud. As the community continues to process the events, the words spoken by the daughter of Alaa Masarweh regarding her father’s legacy continue to resonate with those who attended the services and the mourning sessions held at the society.
