Wartini's Tears Broke, Finally She Could See The Kaaba

Wartini, a congregation from Pati (Photo via Ministry of Religion)

JAKARTA - Wartini's cries were unstoppable. The congregation from Pati who joined the first batch of Solo Embarkation (SOC 1) cried when they finally got to see the Kaaba for the first time.

Wartini could not hold back tears of joy when she arrived at the Grand Mosque. His tears broke during the tawaf in front of the Kaaba.

"I finally saw the Kaaba in person," said Wartini in the area of the Grand Mosque, Monday, June 13, quoted from the ministry's official website.

Wartini admitted that she was touched and did not expect to finally be able to carry out the pilgrimage and see the Kaaba firsthand.

Not only Wartini, another Indonesian pilgrim from Pati named Tedjo also cried because he was able to set foot in the Kaaba for the first time and be able to go on a pilgrimage.

"I am touched and very happy, because I have always wanted to go on a pilgrimage. Finally this year I can go," said Tedjo.

First Aid Officer for the Hajj Pilgrims (P3JH) Special Sector of the Grand Mosque Yenny Purnama gave a message to all Indonesian pilgrims to maintain their health after a long journey from Medina.

"Don't force yourself, prioritize only the obligatory ones, if you can only do what you can," said Yenny.

In addition, pilgrims are reminded to drink more water. This is because the temperature in Saudi Arabia is quite hot, averaging 40-45 degrees Celsius.

"Don't forget to drink, don't wait to be thirsty. In the next hour or two, eat dates in the hope that your blood sugar will be there," he said.