Saudi Red Crescent Organizes Meeting Ahead of Pilgrimage Season
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s branch in Madinah organized an introductory meeting for its volunteers as part of the Authority’s preparations for the pilgrimage season. The meeting was held at the Prince Mugrin University campus, reported Saudi Press Agency.
Meeting’s Objectives
The meeting aimed to enhance the culture of volunteer work and raise awareness of the importance of humanitarian work. It introduced the roles and responsibilities of volunteers during the pilgrimage season. Moreover, it provided guidelines and instructions on how to handle emergency medical situations and offer ambulance services to those visiting the Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad.
The meeting included a visual presentation about the volunteers’ tasks during the Umrah and Hajj seasons, an introduction to the Authority’s roles, objectives, and available volunteering opportunities in various fields. Furthermore, it offers a workshop on how to deal with emergencies and provide services to pilgrims.
Peak of Pilgrimage Season
Saeed Bahashwan, a member of the National Committee for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Activities, revealed that in the months of Rajab, Sha’ban and Ramadan, there will be an increase in the number of Umrah pilgrims coming from various countries around the world as peak of Umrah season begins.
He pointed out that these months are considered the peak period of the current Umrah season, according to Al Arabiya.
Speaking to Alarabiya.net, he said that the 270 companies and institutions providing Umrah services offer the best services to the pilgrims from their arrival until their departure. The companies operate in light of the directives of the government to provide the best services to the pilgrims.The government implemented huge projects to allow the pilgrims to perform their rituals with comfort, tranquility, and safety.
He also indicated that the hotels in the two holy cities will see an increase in occupancy. The increase is due to the increase in numbers as well as a significant revival and increase in commercial activity. These activities include transportation, restaurants, shopping, and the markets for pilgrims’ gifts.
Pilgrims from Turkey, Indonesia, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Pakistan, Libya, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and India, have started to flock to Mecca and Medina to perform the rituals of Umrah and spend time in the precincts of the Two Holy Mosques.
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