Saudi artist Khalid Abdulrahman once again stole the spotlight during his second appearance at the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts 2025, following the remarkable success of his debut in 2023.

With his heartfelt voice and timeless romantic hits, "Mukhawi Al-Layl" transformed the Southern Theater into a soulful celebration of loyalty and emotion, immersed in the spirit of Gulf musical heritage.

Crowds Gather Early… Gulf Atmosphere Fills the Venue Hours before the concert began, thousands of fans flocked to the area around the Southern Theater, waving Saudi and Gulf flags. Traditional Gulf and Jordanian attire added a festive flair, turning the event into a full-fledged pan-Arab artistic celebration.

Powerful Opening and Enthusiastic Crowd Engagement Khalid Abdulrahman was welcomed with thunderous applause as he stepped on stage, kicking off the night with “Bila Mi’ad”, followed by a lineup of his most beloved songs including “Tegoul Hajr”, “Firaq”, and “Habibati.” The emotionally charged performance lit up the venue with phone lights swaying in sync. He concluded his set with “Ya Allah Al-Nisyan” and “Wesh Tabeen”, as fans passionately chanted his name.

Official Honor and Heartfelt Appreciation At the end of the evening, Abdulrahman was honored by Jordan’s Minister of Culture, Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, and festival director Ayman Samawi in recognition of his artistic journey and distinguished participation, met with extended applause from the audience.

Jordanian Memories and Touching Encounters In a heartfelt moment, Khalid expressed joy at returning to Jordan, reminiscing about earlier visits to Wadi Rum and filming music videos with director Hussein Dabbas—whom he wished a speedy recovery. He also shared a touching tribute to Um Ibrahim, a Jordanian woman known for memorizing his songs, highlighting his visit to her home and his deep appreciation for her unwavering love and loyalty.

Upcoming Artistic Collaborations and Surprises Khalid revealed an anticipated project with artist Abadi Al-Johar, described as a “major surprise” set to launch before the year ends. He also announced a new composition for Ahlam, emphasizing his commitment to creating music that suits her distinctive voice.