Hajj Candidate From Madiun Dies In Medina

MADIUN - The Office of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) of Madiun City said that a prospective hajj from Madiun City, East Java, died in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Head of Hajj and Umrah Organizers of the Madiun City Ministry of Religion, Khoirul Kamami, informed the candidate for Hajj who died on behalf of Ibnu Syahid Dasjil, from Manisrejo Village, Taman District, Madiun City, who is a member of the 2 Surabaya Embarkation flight group (kloter).

"The deceased died on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 12.35 Saudi Arabia time," said Khoirul Kamami as quoted by ANTARA, Monday, May 29.

Based on the data, he said, the deceased had a history of complications before leaving for the pilgrimage.

"Maybe there was fatigue. Had been taken to the hospital, but could not be helped," said Khoirul Kamami.

Just like other pilgrims who died during the pilgrimage, he said, the deceased was prayed at the Prophet's Mosque and buried in Medina.

Kamami said the deceased's pilgrimage would be performed by Ministry of Religion officers.

Kamami also appealed to other pilgrims to always maintain their health while in Medina and Makkah, so that they can carry out the pilgrimage smoothly.

"Keep maintaining your health because the conditions there are unpredictable. In addition, the weather conditions are very hot reaching 46 degrees Celsius," he said.

According to the data, there are 157 Hajj candidates from Madiun City who have been dispatched to the Holy Land to perform the pilgrimage during the 1444 Hijri/2023 AD Hajj season. They are included in the 2nd Embarkation Group of Surabaya together with the Hajj candidates from Bangkalan.