MAKKAH — The Social, Volunteering and Humanitarian Department, affiliatied to the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques, disclosed Wednesday that nearly 30 million worshipers have benefited from volunteering services at the Grand Mosque since the inception of last Hijra year until the first quarter of the current year (1444H).

According to the latest statistics, breakfasting meals have been offered to 5,915,193 worshipers; as many as 15,041,325 have been welcomed as guests; 366,500 umbrellas have been extended within the sun cover program; 5,917,344 benefited from volunteering services; and as many as 2,357,190 blessed Zamzam water bottles have been given away.

The total volunteering time amounted to 1,213,540 hours extended by 35 volunteering authorities, covering 17 fields, and benefiting a total of 29,597,552 persons, according to the statistics. — SPA