Comprehensive women's services at the Grand Mosque for more than 229,000 beneficiaries
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced a significant achievement in serving female pilgrims to the Grand Mosque, with over 229,000 women benefiting from the comprehensive range of services and programs offered within the Grand Mosque during the month of Dhul-Qi'dah. These efforts are part of the Presidency's strategy to enrich the religious and intellectual experience of female visitors and provide a safe and stimulating environment for worship, enabling them to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.
Program details and number of beneficiaries
The number of beneficiaries was distributed across a diverse range of enrichment, scientific, and volunteer tracks, reflecting the comprehensiveness of the services provided. According to statistics issued by the Presidency, the figures included the following:
- Awareness and guidance programs: More than 202,000 women benefited from them, as they were provided with religious and field guidance in multiple languages to facilitate their faith journey.
- Quranic Circles: More than 21,000 beneficiaries have joined the Quran memorization and review circles, which aim to connect female visitors to the Two Holy Mosques with the Book of God.
- Volunteer work: More than 2,450 female volunteers participated in serving the female pilgrims, promoting the values of solidarity and community service in the purest places on earth.
- Scientific lessons: More than 1,000 women attended the scientific lessons and lectures given by specialized scientists and teachers.
- Questioner Answer Service: Fatwas and legal answers were provided to more than 825 female questioners through dedicated offices, ensuring that they received the correct religious information.
General context and importance of women's services
Historically, women have played a pivotal role in the religious and scholarly life of the Two Holy Mosques. These modern programs represent a continuation and development of this great legacy, but within a structured institutional framework that meets the demands of the times. These initiatives fall under the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which places great emphasis on improving the quality of services provided to pilgrims and ensuring a comprehensive and accessible spiritual experience for all, including women, who constitute a significant percentage of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors.
Local and international impact
Locally, these programs contribute to enhancing religious awareness among female citizens and residents, opening up broad horizons for them to participate in volunteer work and pursue Islamic studies. Internationally, providing specialized, high-quality services to women from around the world reflects the civilized image of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its profound concern for the comfort and well-being of female pilgrims to the Holy Mosque. This positive experience directly influences the impressions these visitors have upon returning to their home countries, where they become ambassadors who share the warm hospitality, care, and beneficial knowledge they received, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's position as the beating heart of the Islamic world.
The Presidency of Religious Affairs affirmed that it is continuing to develop its women’s service system, employ modern technologies, and expand the range of languages used in its programs, with the aim of reaching the largest possible number of beneficiaries and spreading the message of the Two Holy Mosques based on moderation, tolerance, and peace.
