Christian and Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem remain of great importance to His Majesty King Abdullah II. As a continuation of the Royal commitment to their care, His Majesty established the Hashemite Fund for the Restoration of Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif and the Dome of the Rock under a new law issued in 2007.

The Hashemite restoration projects at Al Aqsa Mosque during the reign of King Abdullah II included the restoration of the Minbar of Salah Al Din, which had been destroyed in a fire in 1969. This restoration was undertaken at Al Balqa Applied University and the pulpit was returned to Jerusalem in 2007. Additionally, the western roofs of the corridors of Al Aqsa Mosque and the roofs of the Women’s Mosque were plated, along with the establishment of the Islamic Museum (2004-2007). Furthermore, extensive restoration work was carried out on the southern and eastern walls of Al Aqsa Mosque between 2003 and 2008. This included the restoration of doors, windows, mattresses, lighting and sound systems, as well as the restoration of Sabil Qaytbay, Sabil Qasim Pasha, the Silsileh Dome, and numerous avenues, terraces, and domes within Al Aqsa Mosque. Artworks were also restored, along with the interior marble walls of the Dome of the Rock, and the mosaic and plaster decorations (2016-2018).

In tandem with safeguarding Islamic holy sites, Jordan has diligently worked to preserve the Christian presence in Jerusalem and safeguard Christian holy sites. In 2016, King Abdullah II personally directed the restoration of the Holy Sepulchre within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, personally bearing the expenses. Furthermore, in 2017, the Hashemite Fund for the Restoration of Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif and the Hashemite Reconstruction Authority of the Jerusalem Awqaf oversaw the restoration of the Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives.

His Majesty also contributed a portion of the financial sum of the Templeton Prize, which he received in 2018, towards the comprehensive restoration of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The remaining portion of the prize value was donated to support relief and humanitarian efforts, as well as initiatives fostering interfaith harmony both within Jordan and globally. The first phase of restoration of the Holy Sepulchre (2016-2017) was successfully completed, followed by the second phase, which entailed paving and restoring the church's tiles (2018-2023).