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Irbid Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Yarmouk University Mosque - Irbid Yarmouk University Mosque - Irbid B. Tamimi Irbid, Arabella, the ancient city of the Aramics, now the 2nd city of Jordanian Arabs. Lies in midst of the country side that used to be a legendary scene of vast wheat fields in the nothern region of Jordan. The "Bride of the North" Jordanians call it well meaning that they consider it the "Pride" of their north as well. It has most of Jordan universities. Before Islam, Irbid was famous for some of the best wines in the ancient world. Made from rich transparent and honey-toned, green, red, or black grapes. Nourished by extremely fertile deep-brown soil, growing under beautiful horizons, dominated by an assuring presence of Jabal El-Shiekh, the all seasons snow tipped mountain of the Middle East. Warmed by the pleasant sun of a lovely mediterranean moderate climate. After Islam Arabella became known as Irbid, and continued with the wheat but took to great olive oil instead of wines. However, Irbid has her claim to Islamic fame and glory, In her rich long history, written with blood and sacrifice. Irbid takes a fare share in thrilling epics of longing heroes, and memory dwelling laments of poets. No worthy historian managed to leave Irbid - the ancient Arabella of the Aramics' - unmentioned, because of the Yarmouk battle, a decisive heroic battle that took place across the banks of the Yarmouk river some 30 kilometers to the north of Irbid. Yarmouk battle, was between the new young power, Islam, against the ancient world dominating superpower, Rome. It is a landmark of the history of both, Rome and Islam, and a landmark in the history of Irbid, as well. The outcome of Yarmouk battle changed the course of history. A small Muslim Arab army, brave with young faith, defeated the huge Roman army, hundreds of times the man and fire power, but far much less in moral values. From there, Roman empire went down into the dark ages, and Islam began its legendary spread-out. Thousands of years of history are evident in the fertile soil of Irbid, so deep in her sacrificial tones, that some citizens of Irbid believe it is the blood of martyrs that gives their soil its deep brown and scarlet mix of colors. However, the visitor unaware of history will just find a modern city bursting with business and hiding its history behind busy daily life and modern vitality. Irbid is the city which holds a world record in the number of internet cafes per capita ! No street anywhere in the whole world has internet cafes more than Irbid's University street, particularly in the section between Naseem circle and University circle. Some quite luxurious Internet cafes can be found there too. Irbid has accomplished a surprise transformation into a bursting modern commerce city, crowded with businesses, industries, and offices, after 1991. But the academic character of Irbid is still strong with Yarmouk university, and four other universities in her vicinity. The growth of Irbid in the second half of the 20th century is nothing but admirable: From a small town of the Ottoman, to a country-side hub, to an academic center, to a full modern city, all in 50 years. in the 21st century, Irbid is doing even better. True to her ancient name, Arabella, Irbid is quite involved in Arab affairs. There is hardly a major event in the history or current affairs of Arabs that has no fingerprints left on Irbid. One just has to be sensitive, and find the right people for good insiders insights. Alas ! unlike ancient Arabella, the modern Irbid has abandoned pride in rich wheat fields and deep fertile soil, which were once earned her the title: " The Grains Reservoirs of the Empire", and accepted a modern "reality of the concrete". In an environmental disaster, huge fields of the best and most fertile soil are now covered with concrete buildings, and asphalt streets, under the sprawling and crowded noisy modern city, busy with commerce and catching up with high-tech endeavors. __________Sights Edit This photo Fowzi naimi [Add Sight] Sama Al Rousan Edit This Sama Al Rousan is a town located in the northern part of jordan and is situated 10KM northern of Irbid city, and is one of the Most Beatiful towns in Jordan. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] email: walrousan@hotmail.com Abdullah Mubarak Edit This Hello and welcome to Irbid It is true that there are not too many things to do in the city of Irbid itself, but there are many places to visit around Irbid and withing 30 minutes drive from it. The most intersting would be Um Qais with its ruins,history and if you go south west of the city and you will have the greatest view of the Jordan Valley and Palastine. Then you have the hot water springs, there is one in north Shuna which I do not advise you to visit but the one in Mokhaibah is great and you will enjoy it. if you want a place to see nature and have a BBQ more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] __________-History Edit This photo_4 khaldoun m m Irbid, the bride of the north, is considered as one of the most beautiful Jordanian cities. Its population amounts to 650,000 and situated on a plain land, 65 k.m. to the north of the capital, Amman. It is situated in the north west of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, surrounded by fertile agricultural lands from north, east and south, Irbid was named “The Daisy” after the daisy flower grows in its plains. Irbid witnessed human settlements 5000 B.C., such as settlements of the Adomites ,Ghassenids and Southern Arab civilizations. It was distinguished by the Greek, Roman and Islamic civilizations leaving behind them historical and archaeological sites. Roman and Greek cities such as, Arabella (Irbid), Capitolias (Beit –Ras), Dion (Al-Husin), Gadara (Umm Qais), Pella (Tabeqt Fahel) and Abello (Qwailbeh) were established. They were members of the Decapolis: a pact that consists of the ten Roman cities in the area. Ghassenids had established their country in the north of Jordan covering Irbid, Golan and and Horan plains. It was described as the most beautiful Syrian countries. Also it had the Islamic soldiers’ supplies. Christianity spread out there in the second and the third century A.D. Irbid witnessed the Adomites and Ammonits civilizations. Its significance was reflected in the Helesnic age. With the missionary work of Islam, the Islamic opening armies achieved an advance. As a result, Sharhabeel Bin Hasnaa made a glorious Islamic victory in 13 A.H (634 A.D.). He opened Irbid, Beit-Ras and Umm Qais. The Islamic leader Abu Obideh Amer Bin Al-Jarrah was able to open Pella. In 15 A.H. (636 A.D.) and in the prime of these victories, Khalid Bin Al-Walid managed to crush out the Roman armies in the everlasting Yarmouk Battle. Consequently, he managed to put an end to the Roman existence. In 583 A.H (1187 A.D.) Saladin’s armies advanced to Hittin in which the most ferocious battle in the history of the Crusading war took place, This battle was followed by liberating Jerusalem and returning it back to the Islam sovereignty. During this time, Irbid played an essential role as a strategic area during the Mamluke age especially in the field of serving the pilgrims’ caravans coming from Turkey, the north of Iraq and the south of Rassia. It was an important center for the communication net, which the Mamluke and a passageway to Egypt, Hijas and Palestine coast founded, especially during the time in which Irbid was linked with Damascus. This link has a positive effect on the cultural and scientific movement of Irbid, which was, as referred by the historical writings, connected with Damascus and Jerusalem. In addition to the spread of a number of scientists and Islamic Jurisprudence. The Islamic opening left many graves of the companions of the prophet Mohammed, many mosques and Islamic buildings such as Dar Assaraya (the former prison) which has been converted into antiquity museum, Hibras Mamluke Mosque, Irbid Mamluke Mosque and Saham Umayyed Mosque. Irbid governorate plays a significant role as it is part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which was founded by late King Abedullah Bin Al-Hussein whose banner was carried by late King Talal Bin Abedullah and late King Hussein Bin Talal. King Abedulla Bin Al-Hussein, the second, has kept on constructing the modern Jordan, Jordan of freedom and democracy, Jordan of Arab pride and Jordan of the Arab greater revolution. Irbid governorate is characterized by its strategic site, its historical and archaeological significance and the economic role that it plays. Irbid is at the top of the Jordanian agricultural regions especially in the production of citrus, olives, wheat and bee-honey. __________Practical Information Edit This In the Western civilization, we are used to bathrooms that are accomdated with tissue paper and regular toilets. Be prepared at all times to have tissue handy. The traditional bathrooms are a porcelein covered hole in the ground that has running water only. You will find a pitcher of water or a hose available to wash with but most establishments do not furnish toilet tissue. I remember my first experience there when I was confused about which way to face. I faced the wall at first and then realized that one must have their back to the wall. You have to position yourself carefully to get your "aim" correct. I was lucky enough that my husband had handed me some tissue before I went in. After using the water, I was able to wipe myself dry and this was much more comfortable. The locals call their tissue "Fine" for the brand name that is most popular. If you will just ask if they have any "Fine", they are very generous and accomodating to us Westerners. ________Getting Around Edit This Irbid bus station Irbid bus station Kim Malkawi Irbid is known by the locals as "The Yellow City". Known this way because of the numerous yellow taxis used to get around the city. The charge for a taxi as of 2005 was only 85 gerash. You will be able to travel from one side of the city to the other for this small amount. Taxi's run 24 hours a day and are a great way to get around. You can even travel to Amman from Irbid in a private taxi for about 10 JD. Taxi's are everywhere. You only have to wait between 2 minutes and 10 (the very longest) to catch a taxi. The drivers usually speak English and are very cordial. You will find that even if they don't speak English they will do their very best to help. Men and boys usually sit with the driver and the women sit in the back. Waiting for a city bus at the station allows you to shop the many small shops inside the station. You can buy everything from jewelry, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts magazines and Arabic and English newspapers to keep you occupied while travelling. You can even get hot shawarmah and falafel sandwiches there. There are sweet pastries and chocolate, my favorite, available as well. Fresh Arabic coffee and Nescafe along with juices and soda pops are easily purchased in the bus station also. City busses are even less expensive. You can ride a city bus for about 15 gerash. Sometimes they are overcrowded though and on a hot day it is not pleasant at all. Loud music and the natural body essence were not worth saving the few gerash as opposed to getting a taxi. In the spring and winter though when people don't perspire it isn't as bad. Men usually never sit with the ladies unless they are married or family. The busses are set up so that there is a row of single seats on the right and seats for two on the left. The back seat is across the entire back of the bus. When the bus is crowded and a woman steps onto the bus if a single man is sitting in the right side row he normally stands for her to sit. You may see a husband and wife sitting together but the man will stand or go to a single seat so that the woman may sit down. Occasionally, if a bus is taking passengrs to a small town around Irbid the bus driver will stop so that the passengers can get bread or yogurt from a local shop before finishing the trek to the village. ________Day Trips Edit This It's not unusual to be driving in the middle of the city on a busy weekday and have to stop your car for a herd of sheep as they cross the road. You can hear the shepherd yelling out "tic, tic tic" as he moves his group along the roadway to forage for whatever is available. They will eat from vacant lots and fields and move to the next. Some of the sheep have bells on their necks; normally the lead sheep. This keeps the others in line. Occasionaly, you will see a dog that helps to direct the sheep the proper way to go. Shepherding is mostly done by two men. ________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Irbid offers a very good nightlife through lots of nightclubs, partiesvellages, theatres, and high class cafes. For example, if you are looking for oriental dance/music, you can get it until the morning in some nightclubs like Meramar, al qanater (South of the City). On the other hand, you can have a very nice western night with classic or hip hop, Jazz music in some clubs like Al joud, or Hejazi, Umaia, Pravesta, Mango... etc. However, when you want a very private night you can get it through rent a hall with complete service until the morning.