National Scouts on the Day of Tarwiyah: Humanitarian efforts in Mina
With the dawn of the eighth of Dhul-Hijjah, the nation's scouts, on the Day of Tarwiyah, the most magnificent chapters of humanity in the service fields of Mina. Young men and women from the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association in conjunction with the arrival of pilgrims to the Holy Mosque in preparation for the Hajj season of 1447 AH. These young people have taken upon themselves a great humanitarian and national responsibility, to be a source of support and assistance to the guests of God, and active partners in creating peace and facilitating movement within the holy sites.
Roots of Giving: The History of Scouting in Service of the Pilgrims
This scouting presence was not a recent development, but rather an extension of a long-standing historical legacy dating back decades. The official participation of Saudi scouts in serving pilgrims began in the late 1970s (Hijri calendar), and this participation has developed year after year into a comprehensive institutional system. This historical legacy reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment, since its founding, to dedicating all its human and material resources to serving those visiting the Two Holy Mosques. Scout camps have become educational institutions that instill in generations the values of dedication, generosity, and tolerance.
The role of the nation's scouts on the Day of Tarwiyah and guiding the pilgrims
Among the care support centers affiliated with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, scattered throughout Mina, a long journey of continuous work began, one that never ceased until late afternoon. Scouts and their leaders stood at their strategic locations, welcoming pilgrims with genuine smiles that reflected the generosity of Saudi hospitality. These heroes guided the lost and assisted the elderly and disabled in reaching their accommodations safely. Along the roads leading to the camps, and in the walkways and courtyards, the sounds of the Talbiyah mingled with prayers offered by the pilgrims in gratitude to these young men who had made their service a noble mission.
Supporting medical teams and alleviating patient suffering
The scouts' role wasn't limited to field guidance; their tremendous efforts extended to standing shoulder to shoulder with the Ministry of Health's heroes in the hospitals and health centers scattered throughout Mina. The young people participated in organizing visitors, supporting medical teams, and pushing patients and the elderly in wheelchairs between departments. Their fruitful cooperation with emergency crews was also evident in facilitating movement within health facilities, accompanying recovered patients, and returning them to their accommodations with utmost care and attention, embodying the highest ideals of human solidarity.
Dimensions of impact: The Kingdom's humanitarian message to the world
What Saudi youth are offering during these blessed days transcends mere local volunteer work, becoming a profound humanitarian message with a deep regional and international impact. Locally, this work reinforces the values of citizenship and belonging, and translates the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to reach one million volunteers, thus building a vibrant and cohesive society. Regionally and internationally, millions of pilgrims returning to their homelands from all corners of the earth carry with them firsthand accounts and stories of the chivalry and courage of Saudi youth. This subtle influence highlights the true, radiant image of the Kingdom as the beating heart of the Islamic world, a center of tolerance and peace, and a beacon of service to humanity.
The Day of Tarwiyah remains a magnificent display of faith, a testament to the unity of Muslims as they flock to the Sacred House of God with humble hearts and tongues uttering the Talbiyah. Each time a pilgrim returns to their camp safe and sound, heartfelt prayers precede the steps of the scouts, and hands are raised in supplication for them, their nation, and its leadership, in appreciation of the comprehensive care provided by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Crown Prince. Thus, the sons of the nation continue to write shining pages of generosity and humanity, unforgettable in the memory of all who have performed the Hajj pilgrimage.
