Volunteers during Hajj: Serving the guests of God is a national responsibility and honor
Youth efforts to serve the guests of God
In a display of humanitarianism reflecting the highest ideals of giving and national responsibility, male and female volunteers from Jeddah University are actively participating in supporting the Civil Defense efforts in the Holy Sites during the Hajj season. This participation is part of a comprehensive national effort aimed at ensuring the safety and security of pilgrims to the Holy Mosque, enabling them to perform their rituals with ease and peace of mind, thus embodying a commendable image of Saudi youth aware of their social role.
A historical legacy of serving pilgrims
Serving pilgrims is a historical legacy and an integral part of the identity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since its founding, the state has given great importance to providing every means of comfort and safety for the guests of God. This service has evolved over the decades from simple individual and community efforts to a comprehensive institutional system in which all sectors of the state participate. Today, volunteer work is a fundamental pillar of this system, contributing to enriching the pilgrim's experience and strengthening the values of solidarity and cooperation in Saudi society.
Field tasks and a pivotal role for volunteers
Volunteers participate in a number of field and organizational tasks that contribute to supporting the teams working in the holy sites. Their duties include monitoring the safety of pilgrims, providing media support, offering on-site guidance to pilgrims, and assisting with rapid response and direction efforts. This diversity of tasks reflects the high level of training and preparedness of the university's students in the fields of volunteering and humanitarian work, enabling them to manage crowds and work effectively under pressure.
A unique human experience and indescribable feelings
Several volunteers expressed their pride and honor in participating. Hala Al-Shammari said that serving the pilgrims was a profound humanitarian experience that strengthened her sense of national responsibility. She emphasized that seeing the pilgrims performing their rituals with peace and tranquility fills volunteers with indescribable pride and happiness. Saba Awad affirmed that volunteering with the Civil Defense allowed her to contribute directly to serving the pilgrims, noting that the cooperation between various agencies and volunteers reflects a commendable image of the Kingdom's efforts during the Hajj season. Noha Al-Mutairi expressed her pride in participating in this humanitarian work, stating that serving the pilgrims is a great honor and a responsibility that motivates everyone to exert their utmost efforts for their comfort and safety. Amal Al-Ghamdi explained that the field experience provided her with practical experience and skills in dealing with crowds, emphasizing that the smiles and prayers of the pilgrims were the greatest motivation to continue giving.
National and international impact in line with Vision 2030
The impact of these volunteer initiatives extends beyond the local level to the international arena. The presence of these young people in the field presents the world with a true picture of the values of generosity and giving deeply rooted in Saudi society. These efforts also align with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to increase the number of volunteers and activate their role in community development. Empowering youth to participate in serving the Hajj contributes to building conscious and capable leaders, and strengthens their values of belonging and teamwork. This was confirmed by volunteer Ayla Al-Ghamdi, who noted that volunteer work reinforced these values within her. Volunteer Raed Al-Salmi said that participating with the Civil Defense gave them a genuine opportunity to serve their country, emphasizing that fieldwork amidst the crowds requires a high level of preparedness and a spirit of cooperation from everyone. Abdulrahman Al-Qattan added that the volunteers work as a unified team with various security and service agencies, pointing out that the prayers and gratitude of the pilgrims make all the efforts exerted immensely valuable and imbued with profound humanitarian meaning.
