JAKARTA - The Indonesian Hajj candidate from the Jakarta-Pondok Gede (JKG) embarkation, batch 27 Muhammad Firdaus, who was previously reported missing, has been found dead in Mecca.
"Based on the report of the team in the field and coordination with the Saudi authorities, Mr. Muhammad Firdaus was found dead," said Head of the Public Relations Bureau of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Moh. Hasan Afandi in Mecca, Friday, May 22, reported by ANTARA.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah expressed its deep condolences at the death of Firdaus.
"Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. We at the PPIH Saudi Arabia convey our deepest condolences on the death of the deceased. May Allah SWT always shower His mercy and forgiveness on the deceased, and give patience to the family left behind," said Hasan.
Hasan expressed his gratitude to the deceased's family, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI), Jeddah, the Saudi Arabian authorities, the Saudi Arabian hospital, the Hajj officers who carried out the search, and all Indonesian people who prayed during the search process.
He emphasized that the government through the Saudi Arabian Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) would prepare a Hajj for the deceased. The implementation of the Hajj will be carried out by the Hajj officer.
"The government through the Saudi Arabia PPIH will prepare a haj badal which will be carried out by haj officers for the deceased," said Hasan.
Hasan also invited all pilgrims and officers to increase their concern for each other, especially for elderly pilgrims, the disabled, women, and pilgrims with certain health conditions.
According to him, every worshiper and officer needs to be more sensitive when they see a member of the congregation walking alone, looking confused, exhausted, or separated from the group.
"If you see a member of the congregation walking alone, you seem confused, exhausted, or separated from the group, immediately greet and ask about his condition. If the congregation does not know the direction of the destination or needs help, take them to the nearest officer, service post, or report to the sector and cluster officers," said Hasan.
Hasan reminded that jamaah should not be allowed to walk alone without accompaniment, especially jamaah who need more attention. Mutual concern is considered very important to reduce the risk of jamaah getting lost or separated from the group.
"Don't let the pilgrims walk alone without accompaniment. The concern of you and your parents is very important to reduce the possibility of pilgrims getting lost or separated from their entourage," said Hasan.
Kemenhaj also appealed to pilgrims who needed assistance not to hesitate to convey their conditions and needs to the officers. Hasan emphasized that Indonesian Hajj officers are present to accompany, serve, and protect pilgrims while in the Holy Land.
"For pilgrims who need assistance, don't hesitate to tell the officers. Indonesian Hajj officers are present to accompany, serve, and protect pilgrims while in the Holy Land," said Hasan.
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