Islamic Affairs 2025: 45,000 volunteer opportunities and a return of 324 million
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant leap forward in the field of charitable and community work. Official statistics reveal that the Ministry implemented 45,927 volunteer opportunities during 2025. These efforts generated a remarkable economic impact, estimated at 324,767,042 Saudi Riyals, reflecting the high efficiency in managing and directing volunteer human resources towards serving the community and mosques.
The context of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and volunteer work
These record numbers come in response to the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which has placed volunteer work among its strategic priorities, aiming to reach one million volunteers annually. The Islamic Affairs sector is considered one of the most dynamic and attractive sectors for volunteers due to its close connection to religious and spiritual values. This achievement is not merely a matter of numbers; it embodies the culture of giving deeply rooted in Saudi society and demonstrates the success of government plans to institutionalize volunteer work, transforming it from individual efforts into organized, institutional work with a sustainable developmental impact.
Statistics reflect the scale of the achievement
The ministry explained in its report that the total number of volunteer hours contributed reached 54,043,697, a significant figure reflecting the scale of the effort. This achievement was made possible by the participation of 813,933 volunteers from across the Kingdom. This remarkable turnout clearly indicates a growing public awareness of the importance of participating in public services, and a rising desire among young men and women to dedicate their time to benefiting their nation and community.
The diversity of volunteering fields and serving the pilgrims
Volunteer opportunities were not limited to one area, but were characterized by diversity and comprehensiveness, covering all the needs of mosques and outreach activities. These efforts included:
- Serving mosques: Contributing to cleaning and perfuming mosques, distributing copies of the Quran, and maintaining facilities, which contributed to improving the experience of worshippers and upgrading the environment of places of worship.
- Religious seasons: The role of volunteers became clearly evident during the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays, through organizing crowds of worshippers, distributing Iftar meals, and facilitating entry and exit in crowded mosques.
- Serving pilgrims and Umrah performers: Volunteers played a pivotal role in receiving and bidding farewell to pilgrims through land and air ports and pilgrim cities, providing religious gifts, and distributing water, cold drinks, and dates, reflecting an honorable image of Saudi hospitality.
Economic and social impact
The estimated economic return of over 324 million riyals indicates the added financial value that volunteers have provided to the state budget, but the social impact far surpasses this. Such initiatives strengthen social cohesion, reinforce the values of solidarity and social responsibility, and deepen national belonging. Furthermore, enabling volunteers to participate in preparing the environment for educational lessons and religious lectures contributes to the dissemination of Islamic knowledge and moderate awareness.
In conclusion, these indicators confirm the success of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in investing the energies of society, and achieving integration between governmental and community efforts, to provide services befitting the houses of God and the guests of the Most Merciful, and to move forward towards a vibrant society and a solid structure.
