Rania | |||||
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Queen consort of Jordan | |||||
Tenure | 7 February 1999–present | ||||
Proclamation | 22 March 1999 | ||||
Born | Rania Al-Yassin 31 August 1970 Kuwait City, Kuwait | ||||
Spouse | |||||
Issue | Crown Prince Hussein Princess Iman Princess Salma Prince Hashem | ||||
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Father | Faisal Sedki Al-Yassin | ||||
Mother | Ilham Yassin | ||||
Religion | Islam |
Queen Rania of Jordan (Arabic: انيا العبد الله; born Rania al-Yassin and sometimes called Rania al-Abdullah; born on 31 August 1970 in Kuwait City, Kuwait) is the Queen consort of Jordan. After she married Abdullah II of Jordan, she became known for her work in education, health, community empowerment and micro-finance. She also uses social media often (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube). She has two daughters and two sons. She has been given many awards by governments.