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title: "Hajj 2026: Volunteer Jobs Open at Masjid an-Nabawi"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/hajj-2026-volunteer-jobs-open-at-masjid-an-nabawi\/"
type: "post"
updated: "2026-05-09"
description: "Saudi residents and citizens can apply through the National Volunteer Work Platform to serve pilgrims in Madinah this Hajj season."
taxonomies: ["News","Hajj 1447","Hajj 2026","Madinah","Masjid an Nabawi","Saudi Arabia"]
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# Hajj 2026: Volunteer Jobs Open at Masjid an-Nabawi

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/hajj-2026-volunteer-jobs-open-at-masjid-an-nabawi/
Updated: 2026-05-09

**Key Takeaways**

- The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) has launched volunteer roles for Hajj 2026 under the "Whoever Volunteers Good" initiative
- Roles include religious guidance, prayer row organisation, screen monitoring, translation, and visitor services
- Only Saudi citizens and legal residents (Iqama holders) with active Absher accounts are eligible — pilgrims and overseas applicants cannot apply

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The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Madinah has opened volunteer positions to serve pilgrims during Hajj 2026.

The call was published on 20 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1447 AH (7 May 2026) through the Saudi Press Agency.

## Available Roles

The volunteer programme covers six main areas:

- Religious guidance and counselling
- Organising prayer rows
- Monitoring screens and electronic devices
- Translation
- Field awareness campaigns
- General visitor services at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)

## Who Can Apply

- This programme is open to Saudi citizens and legal residents (Iqama holders) who are physically present in the Kingdom.
- Applicants must have an active Absher account, as registration is linked to the National Volunteer Work Platform via Saudi national ID or Iqama number.

Pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia on a Hajj visa are not eligible. Overseas applicants without an Iqama or Saudi ID cannot register through this system.

## How to Register

1. Applications are submitted through the National Volunteer Work Platform at **nvg.gov.sa**.
2. Once on the platform, select the **"Religious"** category
3. Then search for the **General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Prophet's Mosque** to view and register for available roles.