Ministry Of Religion Asks Hajj Pilgrims To Bring Goods According To The Rules

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Religion asks prospective pilgrims to comply with the provisions on luggage so that during the departure process the suitcase does not have to be unloaded for carrying items that do not comply with the regulations.

"Four days today, it was found that there were pilgrims who were carrying excessive amounts of cigarettes, so they had to be dismantled at the airport. This needs to be a concern so that pilgrims who will depart do not bother themselves because they have to re-package their suitcases," said the Special Staff of the Minister of Religion for the Media Sector. and Public Communication Wibowo Prasetyo while giving a press statement in Jakarta, Wednesday, June 8. According to him, the Ministry of Religion has issued a circular letter from the Director General of Hajj Organizing (PHU) which regulates luggage. There are a number of provisions, for example regulating the maximum weight limit for suitcases, the types of suitcases or bags that can be carried, as well as a number of items that are prohibited from being carried.

Even though they had been notified long ago, there were still pilgrims who were carrying pilgrims who did not comply with the provisions.

"The provisions for carrying medicines have also been regulated, including the prohibition of putting Zamzam water in suitcases," he said. As for the provisions for the luggage of Indonesian pilgrims for 1443 H/2022 M, regular pilgrims have the right to carry a checked baggage bag that can be filled up to a maximum. 32 kg (except for pilgrims from Surabaya Embarkation whose luggage bag can only be filled with a maximum of 28 kg, carry-on bags that can be filled up to a maximum of 7 kg, and passport bags.

The airline will only carry checked baggage bags, carry-on bags, and passport bags according to the standards that have been given and bearing the logo of the carrier airline. firearms and sharp weapons, gases, aerosols and liquids exceeding 100 mg (except drugs).

Then, sharp objects (scissors, nail clippers, razors, etc.) are put in the checked baggage bag (not in a carry-on bag). For prospective pilgrims who will bring medicines in large quantities, it is necessary to bring a cover letter from the doctor concerned.

Finally, in accordance with a circular from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia, prospective pilgrims are prohibited from putting Zamzam water in their carry-on bags and checked baggage bags.

"This is an anticipation at the time of return, so that the congregation does not have to do things that are not allowed, such as storing Zamzam water which is covered with aluminum foil, put it in a peralon pipe, and various other ways," he said.

Meanwhile, the departure of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims has entered its fifth day. A total of 8,702 people are already in Medina. On Wednesday, 1,949 people will be dispatched to the Holy Land, divided into five groups from four embarkations, namely two groups from the Jakarta Embarkation (JKG) and one batch from the Jakarta-Bekasi (JKS) embarkation. , Padang (PDG), and Solo (SOC).