RI haj pilgrims lack knowledge

RI haj pilgrims lack knowledge

JAKARTA: Many Indonesian haj pilgrims have violated Islamic
rules of behavior during their pilgrimage because of their lack
of knowledge, the Haj Media Center (MCH) at the Ministry of
Religious Affairs said on Saturday.

Unacceptable behaviors include taking a bath at the haj
terminal of King Abdul Azis airport and showing aurat, or
forbidden parts of the body, while showering at wudhu
purification areas, even though the airport has bathrooms.

Some Indonesians were also seen in their underwear, wearing
shorts or wearing only a towel in public areas.

According to the center, a number of female Indonesian
pilgrims and even their guides were also seen violating the code
of conduct.

As of Saturday, over 120,000 Indonesians had arrived in Saudi
Arabia for the annual pilgrimage. -- Antara