Jordan targets record pilgrim numbers for 2030 baptism of Jesus anniversary

Jordan is heavily investing in tourism infrastructure ahead of 2030, when the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus's baptism at Al-Maghtas (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) falls. Authorities are aiming for record numbers of tourists and pilgrims — more than the site has ever seen. The push aims to make Al-Maghtas one of the world's premier religious destinations.