Blistered Feet Case, Indonesian Hajj Candidates Are Asked To Pay Attention When They Are At The Prophet's Mosque

Candidates for Hajj at the Grand Mosque, Makkah, Saudi Arabia in July 2021. (ANTARA PHOTOS-REUTERS-Ahmed Yosri)

JAKARTA - Head of the Health Section of the Makkah Working Area M Imran Saleh reminded Indonesian pilgrims to continue wearing footwear during the pilgrimage to the Holy Land so that the soles of their feet do not blister due to hot weather.

"It takes 21 days of treatment for blistered feet, during that time it will be difficult to worship," said Imran at the Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, June 11.

The length of time for recovery, he said, was because the area of the blister was large enough that it would interfere with the congregation's activities, including for worship.

Therefore, as reported by Antara, Imran explained, congregations need to be continuously educated and reminded to wear footwear when entering the Grand Mosque, sandals must be stored alone, not entrusted to other people.

The case of blistered feet most often occurs in Medina after the congregation from the Prophet's Mosque. That's because the congregation does not wear footwear outside the Prophet's Mosque which is very hot.

Imran said the weather at the Grand Mosque was not as hot as at the Prophet's Mosque but worshipers were advised to continue wearing footwear.

Imran explained, the first treatment when the feet are blistered is by pouring water on the feet and further treatment for dead skin on the soles of the feet must be peeled and cleaned.

He reminded the congregation to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration due to the hot weather in Saudi. other than that, he said, still wearing masks because of the dust and of course still in the condition of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"If necessary, use an umbrella that is bright in color so it doesn't absorb heat to protect it from the sun," he said.