Minister Of Religion: The Success Of Hajj Services Is The Result Of Joint Work

Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas checks tents for Indonesian pilgrims at Padang Arafah, Mecca City, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday (5/7/2022). (ANTARA/Desi Purnamawati/aa)

MEKKAH - Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas as Amirul Hajj said the success of organizing Hajj services was the result of the joint work of all parties involved.

"If today we receive a flood of praise from the congregation, ranging from health services, accommodation, to the service of officers, I remind you, this is cooperation from all parties. This is not only the Ministry of Religion," he said in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as reported by Antara, Wednesday, July 6th.

In addition to the Ministry of Religion, Minister of Religion Yaqut said, there was the Ministry of Health, the People's Representative Council (DPR), the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), the Financial Supervisory Agency (BPK), other government ministries and institutions, as well as other parties that contributed greatly to the implementation of the program. Hajj service.

"If there is goodness in the implementation of the Hajj this time, then the points of kindness must be accepted by the state. This is pride for the nation and state. Praise for the success of the Hajj for the country," said the Minister of Religion.

Amirul Hajj advised all Hajj officers to maintain enthusiasm and cohesiveness in serving the congregation until the implementation of Hajj services was complete.

"We are only in the middle. Not at the end. We will face Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina. Don't be complacent, this is not over yet," he said.

The Minister of Religion previously attended the ta'aruf night with hajj officers from the Mecca Work Area, Medina Work Area, and Airport Work Area.

Members of the DPR and DPD as well as officials from the BPK, the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH), the Ministry of Religion, as well as other ministries and institutions involved in organizing hajj services were also present at the event.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives A Muhaimin Iskandar when delivering his remarks at the event said the implementation of this year's hajj is an opportunity to show the Indonesian government can provide the best service for hajj pilgrims.