KOTA PEKALONGAN - The return flow of Lebaran on the pantura route of Kota Pekalongan has begun to be crowded. One of the crowded points visited by pilgrims is the Al-Fairus Mosque, which is located on a strategic route and is a favorite place to rest.
In the midst of the surge in travelers, the Islamic Religious Guidance of Pekalongan City was deployed to help the service in the mosque area. They regulate the flow of visits, help with administration, and maintain security and order.
Head of the Islamic Information Section of Pekalongan City, Arifudin, said that his party deployed 35 religious counselors who were members of the Indonesian Religious Counselor Association (IPARI).
"We have deployed 35 religious counselors to help pilgrims. They are on duty for almost 24 hours in three shifts, namely morning, afternoon, and evening," said Arifudin as quoted from the official website of the Ministry of Religion, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
According to Arifudin, the presence of extension workers helps the service in the field to run more orderly. In addition to serving the flow of travelers who come and go, the officers also help fill in data and other administrative needs.
Masjid Al-Fairus is said to be one of the rest points that is most visited by pilgrims during the return flow. Every day, about 300 people stop by at that location.
"The strategic location of the mosque makes it crowded. The advisors also synergize with the DKM to ensure that the service runs optimally," said Arifudin.
At this location, travelers not only get a place to rest. The manager also provides health check services, hair cuts, massages, to vehicle services. A spacious rest area and separate toilets for men and women are also provided to support comfort.
The Head of the Islamic Religious Guidance Sub-Directorate, Jamaludin Marky, assessed the involvement of guidance in the backflow service showed a real social function in the community.
"The role of religious counselors is not only limited to religious guidance, but also present in the community to provide real benefits. Their involvement in this homecoming service is a manifestation of the social function of religion," said Jamaludin.
He hopes that the synergy between religious counselors, mosque managers, and other parties will continue to be strengthened so that services to pilgrims are maximized.
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