JEMBER - A total of 2,261 prospective pilgrims from Jember Regency, East Java, left for the Holy Land in six flying groups (cluters) and an additional batch through several departure points to the Sukolilo Hajj Dormitory in Surabaya. Acting Secretary of Jember Regency Jupriono symbolically released pilgrims for Hajj candidates in Jember's Election Square, Saturday. "I appeal to all pilgrims to always take care of their health and help each other when carrying out the Hajj pilgrimage," Jupriono told pilgrims, reported by ANTARA, Saturday, May 10. He said pilgrims for Hajj candidates should set themselves up to worship Allah SWT and will later get the title as a hajj. Head of the Jember Welfare Section Achmad Mustodiq explained that Jember received a six-kloter quota and an additional reserve group of 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, and 50. "The total number of pilgrims departing this year is 2,261 people including chter officers and regional hajj officers," he said.
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Head of Hajj and Umrah Office of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) Jember Nur Sholeh explained that out of a total of six batches dispatched there were 10 medical officers and 682 prospective hajj candidates who had high risks based on the records of the Jember Health Office. "We have anticipated the limitations of medical officers by conducting basic first aid training to the leaders and group leaders so that they can help in emergency conditions before medical officers take over treatment," he said.
In addition, pilgrims who are prospective for Hajj are also asked to be more disciplined in maintaining their physical condition and complying with the health advice that has been given to remain excellent in carrying out the pilgrimage. The atmosphere of the emotion of departure is also felt, especially by the families who take the pilgrims for Hajj. They also prayed for the pilgrims who were safe to return to their homeland.
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