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الجالية الأردنية

Jordanian Cultural Club

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الجالية الأردنية

Jordanian Cultural Club

Western University · London, Ontario

Bringing the heart of Jordan to Western's campus.

About Us

A Home Away from Home

The Jordanian Cultural Club at Western University is a vibrant community built on the shared love of Jordanian heritage. From the ancient rose-red city of Petra to the bustling streets of Amman, Jordan is a land where history meets hospitality — and we bring that spirit to London, Ontario.

Whether it's sharing a plate of mansaf, dancing the dabke at our cultural nights, sipping Arabic coffee between classes, or simply gathering to speak the language of home, JCC is the beating heart of Jordanian student life at Western.

We welcome everyone — Jordanian or not — who wants to experience the warmth, generosity, and rich traditions of a culture that has flourished at the crossroads of civilizations for millennia. From our Ramadan iftars to our end-of-year galas, there's always room at our table.

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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars — there's always something exciting happening.

Cultural

Eid & Henna Market

Shop hijabs, perfumes, jewelry & henna — pay what you can! All proceeds go to the Student Support Fund.

Tuesday, March 17
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
UCC Community Room
Food

Mansaf Night

Join us for a night of Jordan’s national dish — tender lamb cooked in fermented dried yogurt, served over rice with toasted almonds. A true taste of home.

Thursday, March 27
TBA
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Executive Team

The passionate people behind JCC.

Renad Aladham — President

Renad Aladham

President

Shaheer Ahmad — Vice President

Shaheer Ahmad

Vice President

Yara Radwan — VP Communications

Yara Radwan

VP Communications

Bashar Yousef — VP Events

Bashar Yousef

VP Events

Layal Alhanafi — VP Finance

Layal Alhanafi

VP Finance

Jana Alsalahat — VP Marketing

Jana Alsalahat

VP Marketing

Mohammed Owda — VP Outreach

Mohammed Owda

VP Outreach

Our Sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible London businesses who support our mission and fuel our events with the taste of home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can purchase a membership through the Western USC store. Just visit westernusc.store/product/jordanian-club/ and follow the steps. Membership gives you access to all our events, merch drops, and the JCC WhatsApp community.

Absolutely not! JCC welcomes everyone — Jordanian, Arab, or anyone who loves learning about new cultures, making friends, and eating amazing food. Our community thrives on diversity.

Follow us on Instagram @jcc_uwo for all event announcements, and join our WhatsApp group for real-time updates and community chat.

Yes! We open applications for executive team positions at the start of each academic year. Keep an eye on our Instagram for announcements. Volunteering opportunities are available year-round.

We host cultural nights, dabke workshops, iftar dinners, study socials, food festivals, guest speaker events, and our signature end-of-year gala. There’s always something happening!

Yes, there’s a small annual membership fee that goes directly toward funding events, food, and community activities. Check the USC store for current pricing.