The Ministry of Islamic Affairs distributes winter kits at the Qiblatain Mosque in Medina

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote charitable work and strengthen the values ​​of social solidarity, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by its branch in the Madinah region through the Human Resources Department (Volunteer Work Section), organized a distinguished humanitarian initiative: a volunteer opportunity to distribute winter kits. This initiative took place at the Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah on Thursday, the 20th of Jumada al-Thani, 1447 AH, coinciding with the onset of winter and the drop in temperatures.

Details of the initiative and its contents

The initiative aimed to distribute complete winter kits containing winter clothing and essential supplies to protect against the cold weather, in addition to providing light meals for visitors and staff. The events took place in a spiritual atmosphere that reflected the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation among volunteers and visitors to the prayer hall from various age groups and nationalities, lending a warm and humane touch to the holy site.

The Mosque of the Two Qiblas: A symbol of place and a testament to the grandeur of time

The choice of the Qiblatain Mosque as the location for this initiative lends it a profound spiritual and historical dimension. This mosque is one of the most important historical Islamic landmarks in Medina, as it witnessed the event of the change of the Qibla (direction of prayer) from Al-Aqsa Mosque to the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The mosque receives large numbers of visitors, pilgrims, and guests of God daily, all eager to pray there and experience the grandeur of Islamic history. Therefore, providing volunteer services at this site is doubly significant, serving the guests of God and reflecting the warm hospitality for which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is known.

Promoting a culture of volunteering and keeping pace with the Kingdom's Vision 2030

These volunteer activities fall under the Ministry of Islamic Affairs' comprehensive strategy to activate the role of volunteer work in society, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aspires to reach one million volunteers. Through these opportunities, the Ministry works to instill the values ​​of giving and social responsibility in young men and women, and to empower them to actively participate in serving mosques and their worshippers.

Social and humanitarian impact

The importance of these initiatives extends beyond the material aspect of distributing aid; it also strengthens national unity and social bonds. Such actions contribute to creating a positive environment that reflects the Ministry's noble mission and humanitarian goals, and underscores that mosques are not merely places of worship, but beacons of cultural and social enlightenment, and centers for promoting the values ​​of compassion and brotherhood among members of the Muslim community.