RIYADH: Officials organizing this year’s Hajj season have staged 20 exhibitions to help further enrich the pilgrimage experience for worshippers.
The religious and cultural displays, put on for the first time by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, include field events in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and nearby holy sites, and digital, virtual, and mobile exhibitions in Makkah and Jeddah.
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, said: “Holding 20 exhibitions during the Hajj season is an unprecedented step, given the huge enriching force they hold and the valuable opportunity they provide pilgrims with, in terms of learning about the success stories of the Two Holy Mosques as well as other heritage and historical monuments.
“It also promotes cultural communication and knowledge enrichment and provides pilgrims with an opportunity to learn about the past and current services offered in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque,” he added.
More than 40 guides with specialist knowledge have been drafted in to offer help, advice, and detailed information to exhibition visitors.
As well as documenting the history of the Two Holy Mosques, the displays highlight other significant religious monuments, while showcasing Saudi culture and some of the latest technological developments that have taken place in the Kingdom.
20 new Hajj exhibitions highlight history of Two Holy Mosques
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20 new Hajj exhibitions highlight history of Two Holy Mosques
- The religious, cultural displays include field events in Grand Mosque and nearby holy sites as well as virtual and mobile exhibits
- More than 40 guides with specialist knowledge have been drafted in to offer help, advice, and detailed information to the visitors
Saudi Scouts Association unveils environmental protection program
- Public service and education program to encourage responsible behavior among young people, says SASA leader
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has launched a new environmental protection program at King Salman Wildlife Park in Banban, north of Riyadh, marking a renewed commitment to conservation and youth engagement in sustainability efforts.
The SASA initiative, unveiled in the presence of role players from various scouting sectors, brought together partners from government agencies and private-sector organizations, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, the SASA’s secretary-general, said the initiative underscores the scouts’ active role in supporting national strategies to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
He said environmental scouting was a public service activity and educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured the sowing of seeds and planting of seedlings throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity, the SPA reported.
Founded in 1961, the SASA is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education.
Over the decades, Saudi scouts have played a visible role in community service, disaster response, and public event organization, including supporting pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.
