So, there’s this guy, right? A hajj candidate from Cirebon, just minding his own business, getting ready to embark on a spiritual journey to the Holy Land. But guess what? Fate had other plans for him. This poor soul, known as Suhendi, aged 56, sadly met his end at the Al-Jabar Mosque in Indramayu, West Java, on Friday (2/5/2025). A day before he was supposed to catch his flight to Mecca from Kertajati Airport.
According to the Head of the Hajj and Umrah Implementation Section of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Cirebon, Mualim, this Suhendi dude was all set to join Group 2 from Cirebon. He had just checked into the hajj dormitory on Friday morning. The plan was to go on this pilgrimage with his wife and their four kids. Heartbreaking, right?
So, here’s the thing. Around 10:00 AM, Suhendi decided to say his dhuha prayers at the mosque. He wasn’t feeling too great, but he pushed through, despite his son’s advice to take a break. As he was making his way down the mosque stairs, he slipped and fell. People nearby rushed to help him out. The embarkation medical team tried to resuscitate him before rushing him to Mitra Indramayu Hospital. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it.
The Acting Head of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office in Cirebon, Slamet, revealed that Suhendi’s passing was due to a heart attack. The health professionals who accompanied him to the hospital confirmed this sad news. Let this be a reminder for everyone involved in the hajj preparations. Take care of yourselves, folks. Get enough rest, don’t overexert yourself, and stay healthy. We want all the pilgrims to be in top shape for the journey ahead.
Now, shifting gears a bit, let’s talk about the healthcare services in Saudi Arabia. Our Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, mentioned that Indonesian hajj pilgrims will have better access to hospitals in Saudi Arabia. This means cutting down on the bureaucratic red tape and ensuring quick medical attention when needed. It’s all about streamlining the process and providing top-notch care for our people. Good stuff, right?
So, there you have it. A bittersweet tale of a man’s final moments before embarking on a sacred pilgrimage. Let’s all take a moment to reflect on our own mortality and the importance of taking care of ourselves. Stay safe, stay healthy, and may all the hajj pilgrims have a smooth and fulfilling journey ahead.
