JAKARTA - Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas attended the opening of the _Mu'tamar wa Ma'radl Khidamaatil Hajj wal 'Umrah_ or Conference and Exhibition for Hajj and Umrah Services in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The exhibition was opened by Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq F Al-Rabiah. The Governor of Makkah Prince Khalid bin Faishal Abdul Aziz was present, as well as more than 20 religious ministers from various countries.
After the opening, Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas visited the exhibition booths of Indonesia and the World Muslim League. The Indonesian Exhibition Booth provides information services about the history of the implementation of Hajj and Umrah.
There were also Astrea seven three or Astuti motorbikes which are commonly used in Mina during the operational implementation of the pilgrimage. This two-wheeled vehicle is used to take the congregation from the Indonesian Hajj mission tent to the congregation's tent.
Minister of Religion Yaqut had a chance to talk to the Indonesian exhibition booth staff, then tried to start Astuti's motorbike.
From the Indonesian exhibition booth, the Minister of Religion visited the exhibition site of the World Muslim League. This booth presents information about the past hajj, present hajj, and future hajj.
In the past hajj section, a miniature Kaaba with a classic feel is presented, complete with a zamzam well. There are also sketches of places of worship known as masya'ir, complete with date palms, rocks, camels, and the desert. A number of traditional utensils were also presented, for example, skins for water containers, pottery, and other utensils.
In the current Hajj section, the process of digitizing services is exhibited. All packaged and presented in a digital screen side. There is information about the rituals, the virtues of Hajj and Umrah and their arguments. With one touch of the screen, visitors get a variety of information about Hajj and Umrah that are packaged attractively digitally.
Meanwhile, in the future Hajj section, metaverse ritual services are provided. Visitors can try the service using a special camera prepared by the committee, Monday, March 21, as quoted from the ministry's official website.
Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and the Indonesian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Abdul Aziz also tried it.
"This exhibition booth is extraordinary. The Saudi Arabian government is very serious in continuing to improve the quality of services for pilgrims," said the Minister of Religion.
"The technology developed is very good. We will try to adapt in the process of digital transformation of Hajj services. Thank you, the Saudi government for inspiring," continued Gus Yaqut, his nickname.
"This is all done to make it easier for the congregation," said Minister of Religion Yaqut.
The exhibition will last for three days, March 21-23 2022. The day before, the Minister of Religion also met the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia to discuss preparations for the 2022 Hajj.
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