Ramadan crowd management efforts at the Grand Mosque with the participation of 600 volunteers
Her Royal Highness Princess Sama bint Faisal bin Abdullah Al Saud, President of the Saudi Arabian Girl Scouts, conducted an important inspection visit to the Umrah service camp. This visit aimed to monitor the progress of work and gain firsthand insight into the efforts of the Ramadan crowd management team at the Grand Mosque, which is overseen by the Saudi Arabian Girl Scouts Association. This initiative highlights the vital role played by male and female volunteers during the holy month of Ramadan in ensuring the smooth flow of movement and the comfort of pilgrims at the Grand Mosque.
A glorious history of Saudi scouts in serving the pilgrims
Historically, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has placed great importance on serving pilgrims to the Two Holy Mosques, a commitment deeply rooted since its founding. In this context, the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has played a prominent role for decades as a key partner in organizing and facilitating the performance of religious rites. The Scouts' participation in serving pilgrims and Umrah performers began with the inception of the scouting movement in the Kingdom, and this participation has evolved into a structured, institutionalized effort utilizing the latest technologies and field plans. This historical legacy reflects the commitment of the nation's sons and daughters to providing the highest quality humanitarian services, making the Saudi Scouts a model of excellence in volunteer work at both the regional and international levels.
Details of Princess Sama's tour to support Ramadan crowd management at the Grand Mosque
During her field visit, Her Royal Highness Princess Sama observed the field operations and integrated services provided by the Scouts in cooperation with relevant authorities. The field witnessed the active participation of over 600 Scouts, both young men and women, and their leaders, who are dedicated to managing crowd flow within the Grand Mosque and guiding lost pilgrims. In addition, volunteers provide necessary assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities. Her Royal Highness emphasized that these noble efforts reflect the deeply rooted values of the Scout Movement, which are based on initiative and community service, and commended the honorable image portrayed by the sons and daughters of the nation in the fields of humanitarian and volunteer work.
The local and international impact of efforts to organize pilgrims
These volunteer efforts are of paramount importance and far-reaching impact. Locally, these initiatives contribute to instilling the values of good citizenship and social responsibility in Saudi youth, and hone their leadership skills. Regionally and internationally, the Kingdom's success in managing millions of pilgrims and worshippers during Ramadan sends a reassuring message to the entire Muslim world and affirms the ability of Saudi personnel to handle massive gatherings with high professionalism. This organizational success reinforces the Kingdom's leading global position in crowd management and supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to increase the capacity to receive pilgrims and provide exceptional services.
Empowering Saudi women in the field of volunteer work
Her Highness explained that the growing female participation in these volunteer programs clearly reflects the path toward empowering Saudi women and enhancing their roles in community and humanitarian work, in line with national priorities. She noted the association's commitment to continuously expanding the involvement of girls by increasing their numbers year after year in scouting activities, emphasizing that the contributions of the participants embody a high sense of national responsibility and the values of generosity and giving that characterize Saudi society toward those visiting the Holy Mosque in Mecca.
Supporting the wise leadership of the scouting sector
Princess Sama bint Faisal commended the generous support and keen interest shown by the wise leadership – may God protect them – towards the scouting and volunteer sector, particularly in light of the exceptional care provided to the Two Holy Mosques and the mobilization of all resources to serve visitors. She concluded her visit by expressing her deep appreciation for the outstanding efforts of the leaders, both male and female, and the young men and women in the field, who are working to provide a comprehensive system of services befitting the Kingdom's stature and global leadership in serving the pilgrims.
