Indonesian Religious Affairs Inspector General inspects Madinah pilgrim kitchens, urges timely food delivery

Madinah, Saudi Arabia – Inspector General Dendi Suryadi of Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs conducted a surprise inspection at the Uhud Astoneast kitchen in Madinah on Wednesday. This facility is one of 23 contracted to provide meals for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims in the city.

During his visit, Suryadi meticulously reviewed the production processes and operational standards of the catering service. He stressed to the management the critical importance of maintaining service standards to ensure pilgrims can worship without disruption. "I demand that you ensure all pilgrim consumption distribution is truly on time, in the correct quantity, and of course, of the right quality. There must be no delays that cause pilgrims difficulty in meeting their nutritional needs," Suryadi stated.

The Uhud Astoneast kitchen received special attention as it is owned by an Indonesian citizen and employs many Indonesian staff, including chefs. Suryadi praised this and encouraged the retention of authentic Indonesian culinary tastes. He believes that serving food with Indonesian flavors is crucial for maintaining pilgrims' stamina and appetite during their Hajj journey in Saudi Arabia.

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I demand that you ensure all pilgrim consumption distribution is truly on time, in the correct quantity, and of the right quality. There must be no delays that cause pilgrims difficulty in meeting their nutritional needs.

Furthermore, the Inspector General urged the kitchen to optimize its supply of raw ingredients, particularly spices, imported directly from Indonesia. This initiative aims not only to preserve the authentic taste but also to support domestic products. Suryadi also reminded the owners to manage finances transparently, ensuring they receive full profits without undue budget leakage.

Responding to the directives, the owner of Uhud Astoneast, Rosyida, provided full assurance regarding service quality. She affirmed the company's strong commitment to pilgrim satisfaction. "We ensure that the majority of the spices we use are indeed imported directly from Indonesia to maintain the authentic taste that pilgrims love, and we will continue to uphold this standard until the entire Hajj operation concludes," Rosyida said.

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We ensure that the majority of the spices we use are indeed imported directly from Indonesia to maintain the authentic taste that pilgrims love, and we will continue to uphold this standard until the entire Hajj operation concludes.