JAKARTA - Indonesian prospective pilgrims of the first flight group (batch) who have arrived in Mecca began to perform the obligatory umrah at the Grand Mosque, Friday (1/5).
Head of the Solo Embarkation (SOC) 1 Batch Group, Muhammad Tasrifin Salim, said his party divided the pilgrims into small groups of 40 people to maximize protection and supervision during the umrah procession.
"In the Grand Mosque, the male congregation forms a U-shaped formation, with the female congregation protected in the middle," said Tasrifin.
He ensured that all members of his entourage were in good condition and ready to carry out the umrah to the maximum.
Previously, pilgrims had been given enough rest time upon arrival at the hotel. Pilgrims also completed three times of guidance on the Hajj rituals in their home country.
The spirit to carry out worship was also shown by elderly pilgrims, one of whom was Khusaeri Badrun (84), a prospective pilgrim from Tegal, Central Java.
The retired farmer said he was grateful and ready to see the Ka'bah for the first time.
"Pray for it to go smoothly," said Khusaeri, full of tears, while waiting for the Shalawat bus number 6 in front of the hotel.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Arabian Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) continues to remind pilgrims to be wise in managing energy.
Pilgrims are advised not to force themselves too often to the Grand Mosque if their bodies are not in good shape.
Physical health is a top priority so that the congregation remains healthy when facing the peak of the hajj, which drains energy, such as wukuf, mabit, throwing jumrah, and tawaf ifadah.
In addition to health appeals, PPIH also reminded the congregation not to give tips to the Shalawat bus driver.
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