Meet Makkah Governor, Minister Of Religion Conveys Umrah Departure Readiness

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JAKARTA - Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas said he had met with the Governor of Makkah to discuss the Indonesian government's readiness to return to dispatching Umrah pilgrims as the handling of COVID-19 was under control.

"Today I met the Governor of Makkah, Khalid bin Faisal. I convey information that the handling of COVID-19 in Indonesia is generally under control," said Minister of Religion Yaqut in a written statement quoted by Antara, Sunday, November 21.

To the Governor of Makkah Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud, Minister of Religion Yaqut said his ministry continues to educate prospective pilgrims for Hajj and Umrah to be disciplined in implementing health protocols.

On that occasion, Minister of Religion Yaqut also conveyed policies in preparing for the departure of Umrah pilgrims.

"The Indonesian government has also carried out vaccinations for prospective Hajj and Umrah pilgrims," he said at the Makkah Governor's office.

The Minister of Religion stated that in order to seek health for prospective Umrah pilgrims, the Ministry of Religion made a one-stop Umrah policy.

Other policies related to PCR for prospective Umrah pilgrims, the Minister of Religion added, will focus on health facilities in Indonesia recommended by the Saudi government.

"To treat the longing of Muslims in Indonesia, I also hope that the implementation of Umrah 1443 H will soon be reopened. Indonesia is ready to carry out the provisions set by the Government of Saudi Arabia," he said.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Makkah, Khalid bin Faisal Al Sa'ud welcomed the visit of the Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

The Governor of Makkah expressed his commitment to provide services to Indonesian Umrah and Hajj pilgrims.

However, the Governor of Makkah again emphasized the importance of discipline in implementing health protocols (prokes). Because, the implementation of Umrah 1443 H and also Hajj, is still in a pandemic atmosphere.

On this occasion, the Minister of Religion also praised the spread of moderate Islamic principles that the Saudi government continues to carry out.

"In fact, we learn from Indonesia about religious moderation," said Makkah Governor Khalid bin Faisal.