Islamic Affairs: 408 million for the maintenance of 6,478 mosques in Saudi Arabia
In a move reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's utmost care for mosques, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance a comprehensive package of operational contracts for the maintenance and cleaning of mosques and prayer halls for the year 2025. The total value of these contracts exceeds 408 million riyals and aims to cover 6,478 mosques across the Kingdom, ensuring a safe and healthy worship environment befitting the sanctity of these holy places.
Contract details and geographical scope
The process involved signing 31 comprehensive operational contracts, designed to meet all maintenance, cleaning, and integrated operational needs according to the highest quality standards. These contracts were not limited to a specific region but covered a wide geographical area encompassing the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Asir, Jazan, Qassim, Najran, Al-Jawf, and the Northern Borders, in addition to a number of governorates within these regions, thus ensuring that services reach thousands of mosques in both cities and villages.
In line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in serving the houses of God
This strategic step is fully aligned with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 , which prioritizes serving pilgrims and caring for Islamic holy sites. The Ministry is working diligently to improve the urban landscape of mosques and enhance the quality of services provided to worshippers. Maintenance extends beyond cleanliness to include technical, electrical, and structural aspects to ensure the long-term sustainability and operational efficiency of the buildings.
The importance of regular maintenance and service sustainability
Regular mosque maintenance is a cornerstone of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs' work, and these new contracts aim to enhance the efficiency of field services and prevent any disruption to cleaning or operational activities. The Ministry affirms that this contractual initiative is a direct implementation of its operational plans designed to bolster the technical readiness of mosques, thereby contributing to a suitable spiritual and physical atmosphere that enables worshippers to perform their prayers with tranquility and devotion in a healthy and clean environment.
It is worth noting that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia allocates huge budgets annually for the construction and maintenance of mosques, based on its religious and national duty, and the Ministry is constantly working to review and develop contracting mechanisms to ensure adherence to the highest specifications and standards in the implementation of these vital projects.
