Dear Hajj Candidates, Health Office Reminds The Temperature In The Holy Land Can Be Hot Translucent 56 Degrees Celsius

Candidates for pilgrimage to the Grand Mosque, Makkah, Saudi Arabia in July 2021. (BETWEEN PHOTOS/REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri)

KALTENG - The Head of the Disease Prevention and Control Division of the Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) Health Office (Dinkes) requested that prospective hajj pilgrims departing in 2022 prepare themselves for the weather in the Holy Land.

He said the potential for extreme weather is very likely in Saudi Arabia. The temperature in the Holy Land at the time of the pilgrimage can be as hot as 56 degrees Celsius. "The possibility of extreme weather, the temperature based on experience could be 56 degrees Celsius. The extreme weather also occurred in 2017 or a five-year cycle," said Riza in Palangka Raya, Tuesday, May 31. Regarding this matter, there will be a health team that will accompany them during the pilgrimage, including doctors and nurses. In addition, it is supported by the age range of prospective pilgrims under 65 years, so they are expected to have better endurance.

"Congregants must provide as much water as possible. Electrolyte water is like ORS, because it can quickly help restore stamina and drink, don't wait to be thirsty. Also wear footwear and umbrellas when you go anywhere," he said. Furthermore, he said the Health Service had emphasized in the meeting coordination meeting for the preparation of the Hajj pilgrimage so that the provisions for PCR and vaccination are complied with according to the provisions. "From the data I have received, it is high, as is the achievement of the first, second to third doses of vaccination or booster doses. There is no problem," he said.

Meanwhile, the head of the Central Kalimantan Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) Regional Office, Noor Fahmi, also reminded CJHs to maintain their fitness and health, so they can perform the pilgrimage. smoothly. "We advise the pilgrims to maintain their health condition and explore the science of Hajj rituals," he said.

The plan for CJH's departure from Central Kalimantan in 2022 is through the Banjarmasin Embarkation, South Kalimantan and is included in batches five, six and seven. namely batch five from the Banjarmasin Embarkation on June 18, batch six on June 19, and batch seven on June 21. The number of CJH departing in 2022 is 752 people, consisting of 731 pilgrims plus from KBIHU (Hajj and Umrah Worship Guidance Group) , PHD (Regional Hajj Officers) and others. The departure of prospective pilgrims from Central Kalimantan will be through the Banjarmasin Embarkation in 2022, so that the Hajj Dormitory in Palangka Raya will only serve as a transit from the district. for transit in Palangka Raya, but if possible will go directly to Banjarmasin," he said.