Extra Careful Preparations for Haj

Haj is the dream of most Muslims around the world, including in Indonesia. The list of prospective pilgrims continues to grow from year to year.

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ILLUSTRATION: Indonesian pilgrims are greeted with zamzam water when they arrive at the Kiswah Tower Hotel, Jarwal Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Thursday (26/7/2018).

Although haj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims, it is more intended for those who can afford it and are physically and mentally able to do it.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people going on haj and umrah (minor haj) must adhere to strict health regulations. From a health perspective, we can understand that the Saudi Arabian government as the organizer of the haj and umrah must be responsible for the safety of the pilgrims and their citizens.