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North Sumatra pilgrim postpones hajj due to chickenpox

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • One prospective hajj pilgrim from North Sumatra has postponed her pilgrimage due to contracting chickenpox.
  • The pilgrim, Rahmaini Daulay, was scheduled to depart with the final group from Medan but was deemed a transmission risk.
  • A total of 13 prospective pilgrims from North Sumatra were unable to depart this year due to illness.

A prospective hajj pilgrim from North Sumatra, Rahmaini Daulay, has had her journey to Mecca postponed until next year after contracting chickenpox. The announcement came from the Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) at the Medan Hajj Dormitory on Monday.

According to the head of PPIH Medan, Zulkifli Sitorus, chickenpox is highly contagious, posing a significant risk during air travel. Consequently, Rahmaini's departure with the 17th and final flight group from Kualanamu International Airport on Monday was canceled.

Rahmaini, registered under manifest number 176 and from Labuhanbatu Regency, has returned home before continuing her activities in Jakarta. Sitorus confirmed that she has accepted the postponement, despite her registration being processed in North Sumatra.

This incident brings the total number of prospective pilgrims from North Sumatra unable to depart for hajj this year due to illness to 13, including Rahmaini. Additionally, six seats were left vacant across various groups due to manifest discrepancies.

Rahmaini has accepted the postponement and returned to Jakarta, although her registration was done in North Sumatra.

· Zulkifli SitorusConfirming the pilgrim's acceptance of the postponement and her current arrangements.
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