Saudi ministry conducts over 411,000 mosque inspections in October

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance conducted 411,091 field inspections of mosques and grand mosques across various regions of the Kingdom during October 2026.

According to a report from the ministry’s Agency for Mosque Affairs, 10,773 inspectors carried out these visits as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen field oversight and monitor the quality of services provided to mosques and their visitors.

Riyadh region recorded the highest number of inspections with 82,394 visits, followed by Asir with 64,340, Makkah with 61,450, and Jazan with 52,970. The remaining visits were distributed across other regions of the Kingdom.

These efforts are part of the ministry’s plans to intensify field monitoring of mosques and grand mosques, oversee maintenance, cleaning, and operations, and address any observations, all aimed at improving performance, enhancing service quality, and providing a suitable environment for worshippers.