Millions of Hajj pilgrims from around the world are currently facing\nextreme physical challenges in Mina, Saudi Arabia. After completing the\nwukuf phase at the Plain of Arafat and staying overnight in Muzdalifah\non Tuesday (26 May), pilgrims have begun the stoning ritual of Jamarat\nal-Aqabah amid scorching temperatures of 49 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n
In Mina, pilgrims opting for nafar awal will stay for three days,\nwhile those choosing nafar tsani will remain for four days to complete\nall stoning rites.<\/p>\n
Abdullah AR, a Hajj and Umrah guide from KBIHU Ibnu Mas\u2019ud in Aceh\nProvince, stated that the main challenge for pilgrims is the distance to\nthe Jamarat site. With no vehicle access along the route, pilgrims must\nwalk through the searing heat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe distance between accommodation tents and the stoning site ranges\nfrom 3 to 4.5 kilometres, meaning pilgrims must walk 6 to 10 kilometres\nround-trip depending on their tent location,\u201d Abdullah AR told Media\nIndonesia on Wednesday (27 May).<\/p>\n
Abdullah, formerly the head of Pidie Regency\u2019s Hajj and Umrah Office,\ndescribed this as a re-enactment of the struggles of Prophet Muhammad\n(PBUH) and previous prophets, requiring unwavering faith and physical\nendurance.<\/p>\n
Field reports indicate the heat is affecting pilgrims\u2019 health, with\nmany experiencing throat irritation and coughs due to dry air.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve already started experiencing throat issues and coughing, which\nhas affected my voice. Many other pilgrims are suffering similarly,\u201d\nsaid the man, known as Abi Abdullah.<\/p>\n
He stressed the importance of Indonesian pilgrims, especially those\nfrom the Aceh embarkation (BTJ), maintaining healthy habits. Key\nmeasures include drinking plenty of water to prevent dehydration and\navoiding unnecessary outdoor activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cHajj is a physical act of worship requiring sufficient energy. We\nhope all pilgrims maintain their fitness until the rites conclude and\nachieve a mabrur Hajj,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s global Hajj quota is attended by over three million\nMuslims. Indonesia, the largest contributor, has 221,000 pilgrims,\nincluding 5,426 from the Aceh embarkation (BTJ).<\/p>\n
The government, through the Hajj Service Personnel (PPIH), is\nmonitoring pilgrim movements and ensuring health services are available\nalong the Jamarat route to prevent heatstroke and extreme\nexhaustion.<\/p>\n
Hajj and Umrah Ministry Spokesperson Maria Assegaff stated that all\nmovement phases are proceeding according to the planned operational\nscheme.<\/p>\n
She explained that all Indonesian Hajj pilgrims had moved to Arafat\nsince Monday (25 May) at 7am Saudi time.<\/p>\n
The 5,426 Hajj pilgrims from Aceh have begun moving to the Plain of\nArafat for wukuf. Pilgrims are urged to increase remembrance of God and\nprayers during the peak of the Hajj.<\/p>\n
267 Indonesian Hajj pilgrims are participating in a\nmedical-supervised wukuf safari during the 1447 AH Hajj peak.<\/p>\n
The Indonesian Hajj Minister stated that the Saudi government hopes\nIndonesia\u2019s Hajj service quality will be maintained and improved in the\ncoming years.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/49c-in-mina-hajj-pilgrims-walk-10km-for-stoning-ritual-1779897170", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }