The Joyful Arrival of Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims in the Holy Land

TIMESINDONESIA, MADINAH – The Indonesian Hajj pilgrims who have arrived in the Holy Land to perform their pilgrimage appear immensely joyful and grateful. Their expressions of happiness vary, from prostrating in gratitude and shedding tears of emotion to joyfully taking photos in the airport lounge.

More than 13,000 pilgrims have already arrived in the Holy Land, with 5,909 on the first day and 7,112 on the second day, landing at the Amir Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz Airport (AMAA) in Madinah.

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One pilgrim, Zuraidah from Pangkal Pinang, Riau, was visibly ecstatic and thankful for the opportunity to perform Hajj this year. She expressed her happiness by prostrating in gratitude upon exiting the Hajj Terminal at AMAA Airport in Madinah, tears streaming down her face as she prayed with deep emotion.

"Alhamdulillah, O Allah, Alhamdulillah," uttered Zuraidah.

In addition to Zuraidah, many Indonesian Hajj pilgrims continued to recite remembrance and praise upon arriving at AMAA Airport in Madinah. On the other hand, Masna, a pilgrim from Batam, expressed her joy by taking photos with her friends. Her friend Risma confidently asked a Hajj officer to capture their moment. Shortly after, Mrs. Masna posed while displaying a South Korean "saranghae" sign.

Happiness was also evident in Indonesian Hajj pilgrim from Tangerang, Aliya, who disembarked from the plane using a wheelchair. She was assisted by Hajj officers who pushed her towards the terminal. As she was pushed, she expressed her joy.

"Alhamdulillah, I'm so happy to be able to perform Hajj," she said.

Meanwhile, not to be forgotten, siblings Ken Sofira and Ken Arifina from Pondok Bambu, Jakarta, felt incredibly grateful for this opportunity after waiting for 12 years since registering in 2012. They also commended the prompt and friendly service of the Hajj officers.

The joy and gratitude of these pilgrims are part of their special moments in performing the Hajj pilgrimage in the Holy Land. May their pilgrimage be accepted by Allah SWT and become a blessed Hajj. (*)

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