Lost Children of Umrah Performers Find Safety in Care of Grand Mosque Scouts

Mecca: Young men and women of the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association extend caring hands to embrace lost children of Umrah performers within the courtyards of the Grand Mosque, restoring reassurance in moments when they most need a sense of safety. According to Saudi Press Agency, the scouts' efforts are part of the Umrah service camp organized and supervised by the association during the holy month of Ramadan, with participation from its various scouting sectors across the Kingdom. Their role goes beyond guidance and crowd organization, embodying a deeper humanitarian mission reflected in caring for children-those who may become separated from their families amid the crowds, or whose parents temporarily entrust them to a scout while performing Tawaf or attending to urgent matters. Among the recurring scenes in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque is that of a child no older than seven, anxiety visible in his eyes, before a scout gently pats his shoulder with a reassuring smile, offering calm words and providin g food and drink as needed. Meanwhile, other scouts work to locate the child's family through designated channels, following organized procedures that prioritize the child's psychological well-being before anything else, ensuring a safe space and offering comforting, parental reassurance until he is reunited with his loved ones.