There are rumors on social media about a female security official in Makkah.
The Saudi Interior Ministry shared on its verified Twitter account a picture of a female official on duty to monitor the safety of pilgrims.
#من_الميدان ، "أمن الحج والعمرة”@security_gov pic.twitter.com/5j93CKcmzl
— وزارة الداخلية (@MOISaudiArabia) April 19, 2021
In the viral pictures on social media, it can be seen that during the Tawaf, the female security officer is ready to organize the Tawaf by following the SOPs from Korona.
According to the Haramain administration, female officials are providing guidance and other facilities to female Umrah pilgrims.
Earlier, women security personnel were also deployed in the administrative and technical departments of mosques.
This is how users on social media are praising the female official.
A very proud and important sight. #saudi female guard looking after pilgrims and the Grand Mosque in Mecca 💚 https://t.co/ME0CN522Vy
— Faiza Al Husseini (@Faizaalhusseini) April 19, 2021
This is amazing ! https://t.co/bZzzf34Uc9
— Nawaal♿️ (@nawaalakram) April 19, 2021
Great move that we see Saudi women as part of the security guard in the Holy Mosque in Mecca 🕋 https://t.co/7cQKrDS1wA
— Dr. Najat AlSaeed (@Najat_AlSaeed) April 19, 2021