Ministry Of Health Urges Hajj Pilgrims To Start Light Sports Ahead Of Departure

Hajj illustration (photo: dock. Antara)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) appealed to pilgrims to exercise light exercise regularly ahead of their departure to the holy land.

"Implement a healthy lifestyle. Every morning, walk or basically every day, if possible, try to regularly exercise light," said Head of the Indonesian Ministry of Health's Hajj Center (Kapuskes) Liliek Marhaendro Susilo quoting Antara.

Liliek said that the pilgrimage is a service that requires physical resilience. The participants of the prospective hajj will be mainly tested when entering the peak of the hajj until after.

Therefore, he urged that before departure to Saudi Arabia to maintain fitness by exercising lightly for at least 30 minutes every day.

If you usually do close-distance activities always using a vehicle, then it should be done by walking or cycling.

"But don't get tired," he said.

In addition, food intake also needs to be considered. Pilgrims must eat high nutritious foods and adequate nutrition. Reduce or avoid eating sweet and salty foods, especially for the elderly.

"If possible, consumption is also maintained so that they are not excessive and the disease does not arise again and the rest is sufficient," he said.

On the other hand, he said, the Ministry of Health also continues to finalize the readiness for the departure of pilgrims. One of them continues to ensure that the facilities in the Hajj dormitory can be used.

The inspection was carried out periodically for six months before departure until the arrival of prospective pilgrims to the Hajj dormitory.