Khaberni - In a response that reflects the strength of community solidarity, the total donations for the initiative to build the mosque of the late young Saudi Abdullah bin Mardaa Al Ataif Al Qahtani, known as "Abu Mardaa" – may God have mercy on him – reached 3.9 million riyals, collected within only 19 hours. This initiative shows the spirit of solidary and cohesion that the Saudi community enjoys.
The detailed "first" report on the Abu Mardaa mosque building initiative, published by the Association for the Care of Roadside Mosques "Our Mosques", stated that the total donations amounted to 3,876,430 Saudi Riyals so far.
The number of donors until the date and time the report was completed (December 12, 2025, at 17:00) was about 110,984 donors, while the number of donation transactions reached 117,450, all spread over just 19 hours from the launch of the campaign (which started on December 11, 2025, at 21:59). The smallest donation was 1 riyal, while the largest was 20,000 Saudi Riyals.
Tragic accident
Social media content creator known as Abu Mardaa passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, December 11, 2025, following a traffic accident that occurred on the old Hail – Jubbah road, after his vehicle, a Jeep quarter, collided with a vehicle belonging to a company working on the road. The accident resulted in the death of "Abu Mardaa" and injuries to his friend Abu Hossah and another individual, according to the Hail Traffic statement, which confirmed the immediate attendance to the accident and the completion of its legal procedures.
Social media platforms users interacted with the news, praying for God’s mercy and forgiveness for the "snapchatter" "Abu Mardaa".
A personality that spreads smiles
Abu Mardaa had a significant social presence over the past years. His content was based on spontaneity, a sense of humor, and the ability to turn daily life details into relatable scenes. He appeared with a natural lightness that preceded his words, and had a style that provided comfort to the audience and presented simplicity that cut through the noise of the platforms.
Vast crowds at his farewell
A large crowd participated yesterday (Friday) in the funeral procession of the young man "Abu Mardaa", with widespread participation from residents. The Rajhi Mosque in Hail witnessed notable congestion from the fans and community of the deceased, reflecting the love and appreciation of the society for him.
