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As many as three flights of pilgrims departed for Medina from the Juanda Airport on the first day of haj embarkation, on Wednesday. A number of preparations have been made to ensure the smooth departure of the pilgrims.

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Pilgrims Begin to Leave Juanda Airport to Medina

As many as three flights of pilgrims departed for Medina from the Juanda Airport on the first day of haj embarkation, on Wednesday. A number of preparations have been made to ensure the smooth departure of the pilgrims.

Payment Deadline for Haj Travel Expenses Extended Again

The government has again extended the payment deadline for Haj travel expenses for Indonesian pilgrims to ensure that all prospective pilgrims who are on the waiting list for this year can make the pilgrimage.

Arab Identity

Arab identity, therefore, can be capitalized or commodified for various interests, including strengthening a person's social and political position and obtaining certain economic benefits.

Kaaba ‘Kiswa’, the Meeting Point of Art and Faith

To produce the kiswah, each year, the institution spends 25 million riyals (around US$6.75 million). The funds are partly used to purchase 760 kilograms of silk from Italy, as well as 120 kg of gold and 100 kg of silver.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Arabia

The team of archaeologists also found fossils of several thousands-of-years old animals that indicate the fertility of the ancient Arabian region.

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Message of Peace from Arafah

Since morning, the congregation had prepared for wukuf. They woke up in the morning, performing the Fajr prayer in congregation, taking a bath and having breakfast.

Pilgrims Begin Their Journey

The departures marked the start of the 2022 pilgrimage. It will be the first time Muslims from outside Saudi Arabia are allowed to perform the haj since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Haj Pilgrims’ Safety is the Main Priority

The cancellation of the Indonesian haj pilgrimage this year is stipulated in Religious Affairs Ministerial Decree No. 660/2021 concerning cancellation of haj pilgrims’ departure for 2021.

Haj and Fortress of Solidity in the Past

Well organized trips were not the norm during ancient times. Pilgrims had to go through a long struggle, especially for those who had to use a sailboat to reach the port in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Hajj Proceeds with Strict Health Protocols

Only 1,000 people are taking part in the five-day hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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