A Muslim Brotherhood MP in the Jordanian Parliament calls for the banning of the Jerash Festival… Where does the Muslim Brotherhood stand on Iran’s threats to Arab countries?
The call by Jordanian MP Ahmed al-Raqab, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, to ban the Jerash Festival has sparked a wave of criticism. Opponents of this call see it as reflecting a preoccupation with cultural issues at a time when the region is facing more serious security and political challenges.
It is worth noting that al-Raqab believes some of the Jerash Festival’s events pose a threat to moral and educational values, and he called for legislation to prohibit the festival. This stance emerged within broader discussions in the Jordanian Parliament regarding the festival, which also included criticisms related to its management, organizational mechanisms, and participation.
Critics of the group argue that focusing on canceling a cultural festival raises questions about the prioritization of issues, especially in light of the attacks and threats that Arab countries have witnessed from Iran or its allied groups. They believe that political discourse gains credibility when it is consistent, being clear in condemning any aggression against Arab countries, just as it is clear in its positions on social and cultural issues.
التاريخ 29-7-2026
