On the occasion, King Abdullah said in a Facebook comment that the sacrifices of the army are a source of pride for Jordanians.

“Standing at the site of Al Karamah, where the battles of the Arab Army and its sacrifices and the names of the martyrs and their heroic deeds will always remain medals of pride and honour that every Jordanian citizen holds dear,” the King said in the post published on the Royal Hashemite Court’s official Facebook page.

“Our soldiers will always shield and protect our country in the face of all enemies,” His Majesty added.

The annual anniversary of the Karamah Battle coincides this year with celebrations to mark the Great Arab Revolt’s centennial on June 10.

Several Royal family members as well as Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, other senior officials, notables, serving and retired officers attended Monday’s ceremony in honour of those who sacrificed their lives for their homeland.

The King reviewed the guard of honour, laid wreaths at the monument and recited verses from the Quran at the site.