The 3 Gifts You’ll Get When You Graduate In Jordan

The joy you feel when graduating high school or university is immeasurable, most because sadly, we don’t know what exactly is awaiting us post-graduation! That being said, graduation is a time of celebration and happiness in ones life, and Jordanian families do exactly that.

One of the most notable ways Jordanians celebrate graduation is by throwing a bash directly after the ceremony. The graduate arrives with the robe still on to a party with family, friends, and loved ones all with the following gifts in hand.

1) Money, money, money

Anywhere between 5 and 20 dinars that you either get sneakily given or you get in a white envelope. The graduate will always fake rejecting the money (although they’re secretly thrilled), until they finally accept.

2) Knafeh or Chocolates from Al-Fursan

Graduation happiness calls for a 5 kilo tray of knafeh from the finest sweets shops in Amman. No time to hunt down good knafeh? Chocolates from Al-Fursan in a fancy vase are the way to go!

3) A set of glassware

As a graduate, what the heck am I expected to do with glassware? This is either a gift intended for the graduates parents, or a re-gift! Either way, it’s a bust for the student.

Speaking of graduation periods, here are some of the songs you’ll definitely hear:

And of course, the songs of Omar AlAbdallat