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About Ramla

MUNICIPALITY OF RAMLA WELCOME



Geographic Location



Historical Ramla...

  • Ramla was established during the beginning of the 8th Century (716-718 A.C)

  • Ramla was the only city in Israel to be established by the Muslims

  • The first Crusaders arrived to Ramla in 1099 A.C, and soon built the famous St. John's Church

  • Ramla was liberated on the 12th of July 1948 during the "Dani Operation", under the direct command of Moshe Dayan

  • Since then, Ramla has served as the District Capital, home to various Government Offices and Services

  • Since 1948, Ramla has traditionally served as an absorption center to many New Immigrants, arriving from all over the world



The White Mosque Compound



Franciscan Church Terra Santa Monastery



The Pool of Arches



The Great Mosque



DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION



Age Distribution



Immigration To Ramla



Ramla A microcosm of the Israeli Society
A Remarkable Variety of Cultures, Beliefs, Traditions, Trades and Colors



MUNICIPALITY OF RAMLA TARGETS

  • To Improve the Quality of Life of our Residents
  • Enable Individuals to fulfill their potential
  • Construct better Infrastructure, Roads, Playgrounds, Public Health Facilities and Parks
  • Ensure a Successful Absorption Process
  • Develop our Industry, Thus Creating More job Opportunities - Larger Municipal Income
  • Offer better Education
  • Fight Poverty, Crime, Illiteracy and Violence



The Belfar Public Library



City Hall



Residential Neighborhoods





Commercial Centers In Ramla



Formal Education System - Objectives

  • Improve Objective Educational Achievements - Matriculation Exams at the end of 11th and 12th Grade

  • To eliminate Educational Gaps and Prevent School Dropouts

  • Develop Technological Education

  • Advance Students With Special Needs

  • Construct Advanced Educational Environment

  • Create Local Educational Leadership





Computerized School Libraries & Information Centers



Culture and Youth Activities



        A Project of Oranim Educational Initiatives