Our Story

A Majlis Built for the Diaspora

How It Began

Diwan Al-Nashama grew from a simple belief: that Jordanian families in Southern California deserved more than a once-a-year gathering. A group of founding families in Anaheim started a Thursday majlis in 2009 — cardamom coffee, dates, and conversation in someone's living room. Fifteen years later, that living room became a community of 250 members across 8 cities.

Our Mission

To preserve Jordanian culture, honor the nashmi code, and build a living bridge between the land our grandparents left and the country our children are growing up in. The club is not religious, not political — it is a heritage house open to anyone who loves what Jordan stands for.

The Nashmi Code

الكرم

Karam — Generosity

No guest leaves hungry. The house is always open.

الشرف

Sharaf — Honor

Integrity without an audience. Character before reputation.

الوفاء

Wafa — Loyalty

To family, to community, to the land across the ocean.

Majlis Al-Idara

The founding board of Diwan Al-Nashama

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President
LK
Vice President
KM
Treasurer
RF
Secretary
BH
Programs Director
NZ
Youth Director

Get Involved

Whether you have Jordanian roots or simply love the culture — you are welcome at our table. Show up on a Thursday. Bring nothing. We will take care of the rest.