Safawi, Jordan
Safawi
الصفاوي | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Safawi Location in Jordan | |
| Coordinates: 32°11′35″N 37°7′36″E / 32.19306°N 37.12667°E | |
| Country |  Jordan |
| Governorate | Mafraq Governorate |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor | Falah Masa'id |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (UTC+3) |
| Area code | +(962)2 |
Safawi (Arabic: الصفاوي) is a town in Mafraq Governorate, in Jordan.It's located in the northern desert region and holds historical, religious, and economic significance.
Geography
[edit]Safawi is located in the northern desert region of Jordan, in Mafraq Governorate.
Economy
[edit]Safawi is located on the highway connecting Amman to Baghdad. Hamza oil well, one of the few oil wells in Jordan, is near Safawi.
Historical and religious significance
[edit]The Blessed Tree' (also known as the Sahabi Tree) is an ancient Atlantic pistachio tree (Pistacia atlantica) located near Safawi, Jordan. Estimated to be around 1,500 years old, it is traditionally believed to be the site where the Islamic prophet Muhammad rested during a caravan journey to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib. According to Islamic tradition, the Christian monk Bahira met Muhammad at this location and recognized signs of his future prophethood.[1][2][3]
The tree has become a significant religious and historical landmark in Jordan, attracting visitors and pilgrims. In 2019, King Abdullah II of Jordan inaugurated a visitor center at the site to support its preservation and improve accessibility for tourists.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "King opens visitor centre at site of Blessed Tree in Safawi". Jordan Times. 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ a b "The Blessed Tree - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA". Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ "Sahabi Tree: The last Fellow alive by emm daily Bangladesh - Issuu". issuu.com. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2025-02-05.