Prince Hashem of Jordan and Fahdah Abunayyan: 15 April 2006


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Prince Hashem Ibn Al-Hussein, youngest brother of Jordan King Abdullah II, during a wedding lunch cermony for Prince Hashem, youngest brother of Jordanian King Abdullah II, at the royal palace in Amman, Saturday, 15 April 2005, Prince Hashem was engaged with Arab Saudi girl Fahda Mohammed Abu Nayan in January, 2006.



photos from ANP (EPA & AFP)
 
wonderful day all looked happy, wish them all the best and may their days be filled with happiness and joy... Amen.
 
i noticed that prince hamzah was so happy, and prince hassan too.
And prince hashem have a very shy face, he is z cutest arabic prince.
 
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tesaweer said:
wonderful day all looked happy, wish them all the best and may their days be filled with happiness and joy... Amen.


Ameen Tesaweer ! :)
 
Moi, do you know if they are having a wedding similar to PHamzah's and will it be publicised anytime soon?
 
No, I don't think they will. It was kept as a private ceremony (besides the lunch). I don't know if any pictures of the wedding will be released (I doubt they will) ... But eventually, you will know more about her ... That's all I can say for sure at the moment ... :)
 
Moi said:
No, I don't think they will. It was kept as a private ceremony (besides the lunch). I don't know if any pictures of the wedding will be released (I doubt they will) ... But eventually, you will know more about her ... That's all I can say for sure right now ... :)

It's too bad that at least a few official pictures won't be released, such as a photo of the new couple, one with Queen Noor, and even one with King Abdullah and Queen Rania.

I wonder if the great privacy around this wedding, and eventually the wedding of Queen Noor's daughters, might somewhat be a political move within the royal family? Whether it's a choice made by Prince Hashem and his bride or a decision by the Jordanian royal court to focus the attention on the King and Queen's family, and to not have any pictures of this wedding?
 
Moi said:
No, I don't think they will. It was kept as a private ceremony (besides the lunch). I don't know if any pictures of the wedding will be released (I doubt they will) ... But eventually, you will know more about her ... That's all I can say for sure at the moment ... :)

Thanx for providing us with a lot of information about the wedding :)

Although I wish to see picture for prince Hashim with princess Fahda but in the same time I can understand and respect their wish of having a private ceremony :)
 
Alexandria said:
It's too bad that at least a few official pictures won't be released, such as a photo of the new couple, one with Queen Noor, and even one with King Abdullah and Queen Rania.

I wonder if the great privacy around this wedding, and eventually the wedding of Queen Noor's daughters, might somewhat be a political move within the royal family? Whether it's a choice made by Prince Hashem and his bride or a decision by the Jordanian royal court to focus the attention on the King and Queen's family, and to not have any pictures of this wedding?


I don't think its like that, nothing that complicated ... for sure. I know its a mutual decision the couple made. Maybe they just wanted to keep that day private. Something for them to have for themselves surrounded by family and friends. In the future, they will probably be exposed to the public more and more. So don't worry about that.

I hoppe the info I am providing is helping.

God Bless,

T.C.
 
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Moi said:
I don't think its like that, nothing that complicated ... for sure. I know its a mutual decision the couple made. Maybe they just wanted to keep that day private. Something for them to have for themselves surrounded by family and friends. In the future, they will probably be exposed to the public more and more. So don't worry about that.

I hoppe the info I am providing is helping.

God Bless,

T.C.

Event though,what they did makes us more curious to see pics of the newly weds,but I think they made the best decision of keeping it private....;)
 
I agree that it is unfortunate even one photo won't be released. The curiousity about this couple has reached fever-pitch and I would think--given the customs of the JRF in the past--the people of Jordan would expect to be given a glimpse at the couple. Privacy and religious convictions are all to be respected yet P Hashem and P Fahdah have to be aware that it is very atypical for no photos to be published and perhaps factor that, as well as the Jordanian peoples' interest and pride in their royal family into their decision making. It's rather disappointing. Unfortunately, one of the prices people pay when they decide to be royal is giving up a bit of their privacy. If anything, I think this decision is only going to make the furor for photos grow in intensity--which seems to run counter to what the couple wants.

Alexandria said:
It's too bad that at least a few official pictures won't be released, such as a photo of the new couple, one with Queen Noor, and even one with King Abdullah and Queen Rania.

I wonder if the great privacy around this wedding, and eventually the wedding of Queen Noor's daughters, might somewhat be a political move within the royal family? Whether it's a choice made by Prince Hashem and his bride or a decision by the Jordanian royal court to focus the attention on the King and Queen's family, and to not have any pictures of this wedding?
 
maryshawn said:
I agree that it is unfortunate even one photo won't be released. The curiousity about this couple has reached fever-pitch and I would think--given the customs of the JRF in the past--the people of Jordan would expect to be given a glimpse at the couple. Privacy and religious convictions are all to be respected yet P Hashem and P Fahdah have to be aware that it is very atypical for no photos to be published and perhaps factor that, as well as the Jordanian peoples' interest and pride in their royal family into their decision making. It's rather disappointing. Unfortunately, one of the prices people pay when they decide to be royal is giving up a bit of their privacy. If anything, I think this decision is only going to make the furor for photos grow in intensity--which seems to run counter to what the couple wants.

Personally I suspect that this is a result of the bride's family's wishes. Saudis are much stricter on such matters, traditionally their weddings are strictly segregated and celebrated separately.
 
Lamyah said:
the only place muslim men put henna on is their hair, when it goes gray...something to do with sunna(tradition) of their prophet, Mohammed! The henna mark on Hashim hand might be due to a Jordanian tradition, because I don't think I've ever seen any such thing with exception of Sudanese grooms.

I hope we will see pictures of the bride and groom.

Pakistani/Indian muslims usually have a mendhi ceremony and although traditionally mendhi is only put on the bride's hand, the groom usually gets some too.
 
thanks Moi. Like Maryshawn said curiosity is intensifying and I guess we'll all have to wait. If I was in their position, I'd probably go for privacy too. I think weddings should be intimate affairs rather than public spectacles. But, curiosity is killing me!!!:eek:
 
got beaten to the CNN news! ha ha ;) and thanks too Moi for all your help. Getty has six images from the lunch given in their honor, but only that of Prince Hashim, and none of the bride. too bad. :(

i wish the two of them a very happy marriage, good health, and many kids! :)
 
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Moi said:
I don't think its like that, nothing that complicated ... for sure. I know its a mutual decision the couple made. Maybe they just wanted to keep that day private. Something for them to have for themselves surrounded by family and friends. In the future, they will probably be exposed to the public more and more. So don't worry about that.

I hoppe the info I am providing is helping.

God Bless,

T.C.

i can understand their decision ... even if its bad for us - i would decide the same like they did.

thank you for explaining moi :)
 
Congratulations to the couple "Prince Hashem" and " Princess Fahda".

I'm scared that we will never see her like we will never see Sheikha Hind of Dubai.
 
Joumana said:
Congratulations to the couple "Prince Hashem" and " Princess Fahda".

I'm scared that we will never see her like we will never see Sheikha Hind of Dubai.

I never understood the logic behind not releasing the new couples pictures? I really hope I could see her. Anyways congrats! And he looks really HAWT!!!:eek: :)
 
It is actually quite refreshing not to see copious amounts of photos in a Hello style magazine. Some people are not attention chasers and 'media whores' and this couple have the right to privacy and respect for their decision. There is nothing wrong in not conforming to the throw away, celebrity culture that dominates these days. Prince Hashem has lived his whole life in the glare of publicity as a royal prince, Fahdah hasn't. They are both young and have plenty of time for photo's etc. I wish them all the very best for their life together.
 
Congratulations to the young couple. PH is the best looking brother in the family, don't you think?
 
Congrats to Prince Hashem and Princess Fahdah! Hashem looks good, but yes, I agree, a little on the thin side! LOL! Maybe she will fatten him up with her cooking!
 
bijoux said:
Congratulations to the young couple. PH is the best looking brother in the family, don't you think?

I, for one, do!:D
 
QN was not there !

Moi said:
I don't think its like that, nothing that complicated ... for sure. I know its a mutual decision the couple made. Maybe they just wanted to keep that day private. Something for them to have for themselves surrounded by family and friends. In the future, they will probably be exposed to the public more and more. So don't worry about that.

I hoppe the info I am providing is helping.

God Bless,

T.C.

I assume QN was not at her son's wedding reception, unbelievable ! She was not present at the nikkah, too- I'm so sorry for her, it must be painful, I'm a mum and would lose my mind if my son treated me like that,- though, IMHO, Hashim got so religious that, maybe, he thinks his own mum , as a converted to Islam, does not suit his new image, well, let me tell u, as I look at new pix by hashim, that brings me a chill, he's changed, yet, he attended US schools in US for 8 years, plus 4 at US Uni- I love the moderate way Hamzah is a Muslim, Hashim.... I think he's gone too faR- He did not even invite his own 2 sis - am I right ? So, I guess from the pix- hope i'm wrong- maybe, well, in my country, no guy would ever get engaged if his/her parents were not present, let alone not having the mother at the wedding- ........- it's as he wants to shove his own family off ,so J ppl, and KA, can forget he has got Swedish and Scottish roots, too- PS- he looks very close to KA, more than his mother or his full brother, - I think we can't pretend to be some1 else, and make ppl to believe we are , what's he up to ???????????????????''
Of course, if he chose the bride as he did love her, I wish them all the best- but ,well, let's not forget, that KH was a great leader, not only for his own country, but also for Western World, even though he had married 2 western women.....
 
how you know that QN and her daughters didn't attend the weding ?
not seeing a picture for them in the weding don't mean they didn't atted because we also didn't see a picture for the bride and that doesn't mean that she didn't attend .
 
True, one of my friends got married last yr and for the nikkah it was mostly men and we had our own seperate celebration. In some cultures, not everyone is mixing up, even if you are from the west or grew up in it.
 
emily62_1 said:
IMHO, Hashim got so religious that, maybe, he thinks his own mum , as a converted to Islam, does not suit his new image

Hi there,

Could you please further elaborate on this perception? Islam's a universal religion, not an Arab one (only about 12-15% of all Muslims are of Far Eastern origin/descent). So if he does hold this viewpoint (in reference to the idea that Noor has more European roots than Far Eastern ones), it's a truly misguided belief. This is especially true, since many Arabs themselves were converting to the religion when it first arose. Furthermore, Islamic principles don't regard anyone as being more superior or less subordinate in status, in reference to who becomes Muslim first.

as I look at new pix by hashim, that brings me a chill, he's changed, yet, he attended US schools in US for 8 years, plus 4 at US Uni

What's so "scary" about traditional male Jordanian clothing and/or simply wearing it a lot? I think that it's nice to finally see a (famous) young person, who doesn't (completely) conform to the present hegemonic cookie cutter status quo, especially when it comes to clothing and holds his own proud cultural and religious identity.

it's as he wants to shove his own family off ,so J ppl, and KA, can forget he has got Swedish and Scottish roots

Isn't King Abdullah himself half English on an ethnic basis?

Of course, if he chose the bride as he did love her, I wish them all the best

Even if a person enters are marriage while not (completely) being in "love" with their spouse, (whether or not it's through an arranged marriage - an act that's very diverse in practice), that doesn't necessarily mean that their relationship's “oppressive” in any way. Many couples that wed one another through the prior process eventually fall in love, while various people who go through a so-called love marriage drift or stumble out of the feeling with time. Btw, arranged marriages aren’t only restricted to some “Easterners” and/or Muslim individuals. Various “Western” Christians, (as well as members of other faiths) have also wed each other through the exact same manner, whether in the past or in the present, such as Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
 
emily62_1 said:
I assume QN was not at her son's wedding reception, unbelievable ! She was not present at the nikkah, too- I'm so sorry for her, it must be painful, I'm a mum and would lose my mind if my son treated me like that,- though, IMHO, Hashim got so religious that, maybe, he thinks his own mum , as a converted to Islam, does not suit his new image, well, let me tell u, as I look at new pix by hashim, that brings me a chill, he's changed, yet, he attended US schools in US for 8 years, plus 4 at US Uni- I love the moderate way Hamzah is a Muslim, Hashim.... I think he's gone too faR- He did not even invite his own 2 sis - am I right ? So, I guess from the pix- hope i'm wrong- maybe, well, in my country, no guy would ever get engaged if his/her parents were not present, let alone not having the mother at the wedding- ........- it's as he wants to shove his own family off ,so J ppl, and KA, can forget he has got Swedish and Scottish roots, too- PS- he looks very close to KA, more than his mother or his full brother, - I think we can't pretend to be some1 else, and make ppl to believe we are , what's he up to ???????????????????''
Of course, if he chose the bride as he did love her, I wish them all the best- but ,well, let's not forget, that KH was a great leader, not only for his own country, but also for Western World, even though he had married 2 western women.....


Hi Emily,

I hope your well & I hope your kids are doing great too ...

Well, as for Nikkah, its not really a ceremony, its just the men of the family meeting up, that's how it usually works, the wedding ceremony, on the other hand, is celebrated. I dont mean this in an offensive way ofcourse, but I honestly was very shocked how you jumped into accusations like that, I am sure QN loves hamzah dearly, and he loves her back, without a doubt. Its unfair to throw assumptions like that, think of it this way, how would you feel if someone said or acted that way towards you? I am not trying to sound mean but rather, what I am trying to say is, their wedding was their day, they chose to spend it surrounded by his and her immediate family, so ... All the best to them, dont they atleast have that right? I say, ofcourse they do, to be honest, I would have done the same if I were in that position, most people would rather have an intimate wedding ceremony surounded by family and friends ...

You stated that his mother and sisters weren't there? some readers may take it for the truth. I assure you, she and her daughters were there. Hashim is well brought up, so there is no way he would do that, and lets just say, IF he was (which I he isn't), I know Fahda would never agree to have a wedding unless her mother-in-law and new sisters were there, and another thing, the wedding was held in Jordan. If he thats how it was, why wouldn't they have the wedding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I mean thats where all of Fahada's family resides, right? Instead, they had it in Jordan and only immediate family members of Fahad's side were able to make it as it was a period of school exams and it was held on a saturday (which is not a holiday in KSA) ...

I am sorry but you stated that Hamzah is more balanced religion-wise? you dont think that is a bit unfair? I am sure they are both equally balanced, besides, if were being precise here, then it should be noted that the Quran stated that parents must be treated with nothing but upmost respect... Trust me, It was just a private ceremony. The lunch in was an all men event. That is why there are no pictures of queen noor nor her daughters there. I can see how you might have thought she wasn't there so I can tell where your coming from, and I dont blame you for thinking that, but its really unfair for you to jump into conclusions like that and point your finger at him that way and to say what you said, I would be very hurt if someone said that about me as I am sure you would be too, especially when what was said (as it is in this situation) isn't based on facts but rather, assumptions.

P.S (Don't get me wrong, I know your a very nice person from all your past quotes, I just think that the last one was out of charecter, as it is not like you to jump into conclusions, if I sounded rude in anyway, then trust me, its just cus its hard to tell what tone of voice a person is indending to use, If anything I am just confused because of what you said, and wondering why you said it that way, but in no way meaning or intending to sound harsh).


T.C Emily :).

God Bless

Moi
 
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Mabrúk to new royal couple!!!
 
Moi said:
...their wedding was their day, they chose to spend it surrounded by his and her immediate family...
HEY MOI,
Did you attend the wedding? If so, could you give us an insight into the ceremony? Personal details aside, just some information which was openly availble to those invited. Im sure there are more than a few people here that would love to know something...... anything.
 
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Little_star said:
Personally I suspect that this is a result of the bride's family's wishes. Saudis are much stricter on such matters, traditionally their weddings are strictly segregated and celebrated separately.

Probably - also Prince Hashem is not so high profile anymore. I guess he and his bride didn't want that kind of attention.

Anyway congrats to them!!!!! GOOD LUCK FOR THE FUTURE!!!
 
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