Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Advised to Prioritize Health Over Masjidil Haram Attendance
Indonesian Hajj authorities have advised pilgrims not to force themselves to visit the Masjidil Haram if they are unfit. They emphasized that praying at hotels in Makkah carries the same spiritual merit, aiming to reduce health risks and overcrowding during the pilgrimage.
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