Table of contents:
- How do the congregation organize their activities during the pilgrimage?
- Limiting the activities of the pilgrims
- Always eat on time
- Care for fellow pilgrims
- Stretch when going to travel
Long and thorough preparation needs to be done when you want to carry out the pilgrimage, because you will face dense activities that can be physically draining. The schedule of mandatory activities during Hajj cannot be changed according to their own will, but the congregation can certainly get around whenever they get free time.
How do the congregation organize their activities during the pilgrimage?
Reporting from the website of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, several causes of disease cases have caused congregation to die, one of which is fatigue. To carry out the haj pilgrimage, it is necessary to have a good physical condition and also how to make good use of free time.
Limiting the activities of the pilgrims
The congregation will spend 40 days to complete all Hajj obligations. Head of the Center for Hajj Health of the Ministry of Health, dr. Eka Jusup Singka, suggested that the congregation limit activities, but not worship activities.
Dr. Eka added, the congregation should not push themselves too much when they spend 40 days. Controlling activities and managing rest periods are important to face the peak activities of the Hajj which take place from 8 to 12 Zulhijah.
The Ministry of Health also advised the congregation to save energy in completing Armuzna (the peak of the haj pilgrimage) by reducing unnecessary activities. For example, you don't have to climb hills, cliffs, or rocks when in the Armuzna area.
Always eat on time
The opportunity to visit the Holy Land must be utilized as well as possible. It's just that, sometimes the pilgrims are negligent in maintaining their body condition. As a result, many pilgrims got sick.
Daily nutritional needs must still be met even though you have a busy schedule such as during the pilgrimage. Cut back on repetitive sunnah worship activities, pilgrimages, or shopping trips. Prioritize eating enough and drinking often so you don't run out of fluids.
You can also take immune supplements containing vitamin C, Vitamin D, and zinc in effervescent format (water soluble tablets) which are more easily absorbed by the body. Besides being effective at increasing endurance, at the same time it also increases the consumption of fluids in the body to avoid dehydration.
Food is fuel for the congregation to carry out various Haj activities smoothly. For that, don't ignore mealtimes and don't always have to wait for your stomach to be hungry.
Care for fellow pilgrims
The activities of the pilgrims not only have an impact on your physical condition, but your mental health can also decline. You are encouraged to care about fellow pilgrim group members as a means of maintaining mental health.
The data shows that a number of incidents that caused death were not even recognized by fellow group members. In addition, some of the pilgrims experienced boredom and missed their families in the country, so they wanted to come back soon. It is important to pay attention to others. You can give each other moral support, invite him to eat, or worship together.
Stretch when going to travel
Physical preparation is best done long before you set foot in the Holy Land. You need to get in the habit of walking because there will be a lot of walking activities in the Holy Land. Always take the time to stretch to avoid cramps or sprains.
In addition, the trip to Medina takes a long time, which is 5-6 hours. Even though it is taken by vehicle such as a bus, pilgrims must still take the time to stretch to avoid stiffness or tingling.
It is recommended that you stretch every two hours. You do this by stretching your fingers, head, and feet to the right and left in a count of eight. No need to stand up, stretching can be done while sitting, By stretching, blood flow can be smoother and the body can be fresher.
The density of activities in the pilgrimage sometimes makes the congregation forget about health. In fact, the main asset for the smooth running of the Hajj is the readiness of physical and mental conditions. By arranging activities, the congregation will avoid diseases and health conditions that can hinder the Hajj process.
