History: During the Roman era, Ramtha played a role of linking the various colonies under Roman control. The ruins of Roman buildings and antique objects show that the Romans gave a lot of importance in Ramtha due to its strategic position. Located on the route between Syria and the Hijaz, Ramtha received Muslim scholars who added to the intellectual and religious development of the local population.

Geography: Ramtha is located in the far north of Jordan 90 km north of Amman near the Syrian border. Its closest city is Irbid which is only 20 kilometers away.

Demography: The District of Ramtha has a population estimated at 80,000 people.