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Murung Raya Regent Hopes for Increased Hajj Quota Annually

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • The Regent of Murung Raya, Central Kalimantan, expressed hope for an increase in the annual Hajj quota for the region.
  • He celebrated the smooth Hajj pilgrimage process for local residents this year and wished them a mabrur Hajj.
  • The welcoming ceremony saw 53 out of 74 local pilgrims return, with others still in transit.

The Regent of Murung Raya, Heriyus, has voiced his hope for a larger Hajj quota for his district in Central Kalimantan, speaking at a welcoming ceremony for pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. The event, held at the Grand Mosque Al-Istiqlal in Puruk Cahu, celebrated the successful completion of the Hajj pilgrimage for local residents.

Personally, I am very grateful that the departure and return process for the Hajj pilgrims today went smoothly.

— HeriyusSpeaking at the welcoming ceremony for Hajj pilgrims in Puruk Cahu.

Heriyus expressed deep gratitude for the seamless Hajj process, from departure to return. He extended congratulations to the pilgrims for fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam and prayed they would achieve a "mabrur Hajj," an accepted pilgrimage. He urged them to embody the spiritual values gained during their journey and contribute positively to regional development.

Hopefully, the Hajj pilgrimage that has been performed can be used as motivation for all of us to strive harder towards a better, more noble, and more valuable direction in the lives we live.

— HeriyusEncouraging pilgrims to apply spiritual values in their daily lives.

During the ceremony, officials including the Head of the Murung Raya PKK Mobilization Team, Warnita Heriyus, and the Acting Regional Secretary, Sarwo Mintarjo, were present. The Head of the Hajj Return Committee reported that 74 pilgrims from Murung Raya had embarked on the journey this year, comprising 27 men and 47 women. Of those welcomed back, 53 have arrived, while 16 are resting in Banjarmasin and five are still en route from Saudi Arabia.

A total of 74 Hajj pilgrims from Murung Raya departed this year, consisting of 27 men and 47 women.

— Rahmat K TambunanReporting the details of the returning pilgrims.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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