JEDDAH: On behalf of the US mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Americans visiting the Kingdom to perform the Hajj this year, Christopher Henzel, chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy, expressed gratitude to King Salman; Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman; Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mohammed Bentin; and the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Saleh Al-Asheikh for welcoming the thousands of American Muslims participating in this year’s pilgrimage.
“Additionally, I extend my thanks to the people of Saudi Arabia for their hospitality and generosity toward American Muslims.”
“We offer our best wishes to Muslims around the world for a blessed Eid Al-Adha. We congratulate all Muslims — including thousands of Americans — who are performing Hajj this year in fulfillment of one of the fundamental pillars of their faith,” said Henzel.
US mission thanks Saudi’s King Salman for generous hospitality
US mission thanks Saudi’s King Salman for generous hospitality
More than 1,100 scouts assist worshippers at the Two Holy Mosques
MAKKAH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association is running public service camps at the Two Holy Mosques during Ramadan, involving more than 1,100 scout leaders and members.
The volunteer program runs throughout the fasting month, providing services to Umrah performers, other worshippers, and fasting visitors in close coordination with the relevant authorities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The scout teams’ tasks include providing guidance, orientation and crowd management services, assisting the elderly and people with disabilities, and delivering humanitarian and on-site support at designated locations at the Two Holy Mosques.
Backed by intensive training and preparation programs, the scouts have strengthened their readiness on the ground and elevated their performance to meet the association’s highest standards of quality and governance, reflecting their commitment to leadership and excellence in organized volunteer work.
The association emphasized that these camps are managed under a unified institutional framework that brings together all scouting sectors, following clear operational plans and precise organizational structures.
This approach helps standardize procedures, boost performance efficiency, and maximize the positive effect of services provided, fulfilling the vision of the Kingdom’s leadership in caring for visitors to the Two Holy Mosques and facilitating their rituals with ease and peace of mind.
