There are few places in the world where a person finds history, sanctity, and deep faith in the Lord, and very rare are the places that preserve their memory, scent, and spirituality.

Jordan contains a single, unique and rare place in the world that witnessed an event that constitutes an important and essential part of the Christian faith.

To the east of the Jordan River mentioned in the Bible in the village of Bethany, the bathtub is located in Wadi Al-Kharrar, approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the capital, Amman. This is the place where Christ was baptized by John the Baptist more than two thousand years ago.

The Bible and historical and archaeological evidence clearly show that the bathtub is the place where Christ was baptized, and it has now become a spiritual attraction for millions of Christians, because the Christian pilgrimage stops there on the second Friday of January of each year, and the Catholic churches hold a festive mass, and the third Friday is For Orthodox Christians, and the fourth for Chaldean and Maronite Christians.

From the location of the bathtub, you can see the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, and you can see Jerusalem and Jericho on the west bank of the Jordan River, as Pope Benedict XVI did in his historic visit to the bathtub in 2009.

It is fortunate that the bathtub is located in a country famous for its authentic Arab hospitality and traditions, has an infrastructure for tourism, and most importantly, enjoys security, stability, and interfaith coexistence.

Getting to the bathtub is very easy by car and bus, and transportation prices in Jordan are more than excellent. The means of transportation are modern and subject to the supervision of the authorities and high-level service standards.

The baptism site contains a visitor center, antique and gift shops, an airstrip, and parking, so pilgrims and visitors can move around easily.

In addition, visiting the bathtub is not limited to the time of Christian pilgrimage only, as the holy place is open throughout the year and provides a spiritual experience for contemplation and deep faith in the Lord. Children’s baptism and other religious rituals are also held there.

Welcome to Jordan on a spiritual pilgrimage during which you visit the bathtub and relive the moments of faith in the baptism of Christ, and welcome to a safe, hospitable, and peace-loving country.

Remember when you plan a visit for the Christian Hajj in January 2024 or in any month, that you will see a place unlike any other in the world, and you will live a different and new spiritual experience, and you will always find Jordanians who welcome you, help you, and share with you your moments of faith.