His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), on Tuesday attended a JAF ceremony to mark the 49th anniversary of Karamah Battle.

Upon arrival, King Abdullah reviewed the guard of honour in the presence of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Hani Mulki and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat.

His Majesty was received with a military reception that included a 21-gun salute and laid a wreath at the monument.

The King was also received at the site by several Royal Family members, senior officials and officers, as well as former high-ranking military and security personnel.

His Majesty recited verses from the Holy Quran and reviewed the names of the martyrs inscribed on the memorial as well as formations and units that fought in the 1968 battle.

In post on the Royal Hashemite Court’s Facebook page, the King said: “Today we remember the battle of Al Karamah, the heroism and sacrifice of our Arab Army and its martyrs, the army of the Great Arab Revolt that raised the Jordanian banner high through their faith and determination.”

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II also commented on the occasion.

“Today, as we remember the victorious Karamah Battle, we honour the martyrs and the heroes who sacrificed for the nation #OurJordan,” the Crown Prince said in a post on his Instagram page.