JAKARTA - Indonesian pilgrims began moving from hotels to Arafah on 8 Dzulhijjah or Monday (25/5). The movement is carried out in stages in three waves to avoid congestion.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah spokesperson Maria Assegaff said the departure of pilgrims to Arafah was scheduled at 07.00, 11.30, and 16.30 Saudi time.
"The encouragement of Indonesian pilgrims from hotels to Arafah will begin to be carried out gradually. Therefore, we appeal to all pilgrims to comply with the schedule, follow the instructions of the officers, do not move on their own, and do not separate from the group," said Maria in Jakarta, Sunday (24/5).
The Ministry of Religion stated that all Indonesian pilgrims are now in Mecca and entering the final preparations for the peak of Hajj in Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina or Armuzna.
Since Sunday at 07.00 Saudi time, the Arafah Task Force began being dispatched to the location. They are tasked with checking the readiness of tents, consumption, transportation, health services, guidance for worship, protection of pilgrims, to the flow of receiving pilgrims in Arafah.
"The Armuzna phase is the most important and most dense stage. Therefore, all services must be completely ready," said Maria.
The Ministry of Religion asked pilgrims to maintain their physical condition before moving to Arafah. Pilgrims are asked to get plenty of rest, eat regularly, and drink enough water.
Pilgrims are also asked to bring necessary items, such as identity documents, pilgrim cards, identity bracelets, personal medicine, masks, drinking bottles, worship equipment, enough clothes, comfortable footwear, and hygiene equipment.
"Avoid carrying large suitcases, heavy items, excessive jewelry, or large amounts of cash," said Maria.
The Ministry also reminded pilgrims and officers to be more concerned about the elderly, people with disabilities, women, and pilgrims with certain health conditions.
"If you see a congregation walking on their own, they seem confused, exhausted, or separated from the group, immediately direct them to the nearest officer," said Maria.
The Ministry of Religion stated that it would continue to coordinate with the Saudi Arabian authorities, the Saudi Arabian PPIH, the kloter officers, the sector, and all service elements so that the peak of the hajj would run orderly and safely.
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