6,348 volunteers from Sports Ministry serve pilgrims

The Saudi Ministry of Sports continued its volunteer initiatives during the current Hajj season, with the participation of 6,348 male and female volunteers in organizational and service activities across various sites dedicated to serving pilgrims. (Supplied/File)
Updated 29 May 2026
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6,348 volunteers from Sports Ministry serve pilgrims

  • The initiative aims to promote a culture of volunteerism and strengthen community engagement
  • The volunteers delivered more than 160 diverse services through 78 opportunities

MINA: The Saudi Ministry of Sports continued its volunteer initiatives during the current Hajj season, with the participation of 6,348 male and female volunteers in organizational and service activities across various sites dedicated to serving pilgrims.
The initiative aims to promote a culture of volunteerism and strengthen community engagement.
The volunteers delivered more than 160 diverse services through 78 opportunities, benefiting over 247,000 individuals.
Their efforts were supervised by 14 field coordinators, while the total number of volunteer hours exceeded 31,000.
As part of its social responsibility initiatives during this year’s Hajj season, the ministry also enabled 40 athletes with disabilities and special needs to perform Hajj.
This initiative reflects the Saudi government’s commitment to enhancing community impact and reinforcing the values of care, inclusion, and support for all segments of society.
These efforts are an extension of the ministry’s role in supporting volunteer and community initiatives, while contributing to providing an exceptional experience for pilgrims during the Hajj season.