Riyadh:The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance facilitated 261,806 volunteer opportunities across the Kingdom in the third quarter of 2026, engaging 810,387 participants who collectively contributed over 73.6 million hours.
According to Saudi Press Agency, these volunteers were involved in preparing and maintaining mosques, organizing and caring for copies of the Holy Quran, perfuming prayer halls with incense, and attending to service facilities. They also assisted in managing worshippers during peak times, guided them in prayer halls, and distributed drinking water.
In addition, volunteers created digital awareness content, instructional messages, and visuals, as well as signs that encouraged the care of mosques. Media materials related to international observances were also produced as part of the initiative.
This initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to promote a culture of volunteering and leverage volunteers' skills to benefit mosques and worshippers.