Saudi women play a key role in serving Hajj pilgrims — from security to care and guidance
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH —
In a scene that highlights the developmental transformation taking place in the Kingdom under Vision 2030, Saudi women play a key role in the Hajj season's organization, with their roles distributed across security, healthcare, guidance, and volunteering in the service of pilgrims.In and around the Prophet's Mosque, female security personnel play vital roles in organizing the movement of pilgrims, supervising checkpoints, and ensuring smooth entry to designated sites of worship. This demonstrates their professional competence in handling crowds and effectively organizing them.
In the healthcare sector, Saudi women participate in providing comprehensive medical services to pilgrims through teams of female doctors, nurses, and healthcare assistants working around the clock to provide primary care, handle emergencies, and implement health awareness campaigns.
In the field of religious and tourist guidance, specialists in Sharia and languages play an important role in guiding pilgrims, contributing to enhancing the pilgrim experience and facilitating their performance of the rituals.
The female volunteer presence is no less important. Female volunteers contribute to a variety of humanitarian and service efforts, including distributing meals and water and providing logistical support, in a bright light that reflects the spirit of initiative and social responsibility.
This diversity of roles played by Saudi women during the Hajj season represents a practical embodiment of women's empowerment and underscores their active role in various sectors. This reinforces their position as a key partner in development and serving pilgrims, and serves as a model to be emulated.
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