On Thursday, August 22, 2019 (21 Zulhijjah 1440), students of DAQU Kalibata City Primary School had the annual practice program of performing Hajj in their school area (Ritual Hajj program).
It was an enjoyable moment for the kids to join Manasik Haji at school. All the boys and male teachers had to wear the Ihram Clothes which is a two piece non-sewn long white fabric, and the right shoulder part must be visible; meanwhile all the girls had to wear white hijab and white Muslimah dress. Also it was also required for the girls to put on gloves so that the hands are covered, however during the Manasik Haji we did not need to do so, since it was only a training.
Performing Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is compulsory for those who can afford to do it, mentally and physically. The pilgrims (hajji) have the opportunity to visit the two Holy Cities in Mekkah and Madinah, and they also have to perform the Wukuf in the field of Arafah.
The Principal of SD Daarul Quran Kalibata City, Mr. Fatkhurohman S.Pd.I, stated that the more students are involved in the activity to commemorate Hajj rituals, the better appreciation they can give to the 5th pillar of Islam, which is performing Hajj for those who can afford it.
This Wukuf or staying in Arafah is compulsory in the practice of hajj. Without it the pilgrim cannot be regarded as having completely performed hajj. After that we had to go to “Mudzdalifah” to pick up stones for the throwing in Jamarat, Mina. Throwing stones, for us they were just paper balls, or Jumroh Hurling is one of the Hajji rukun which has to be done after Wukuf in Arafah. We also had to jog or walk fast between Shafa and Marwa, which was the route when Siti Hajar RA. wanted to find water for her son, Prophet Ismail.
Finally we had to do the Thawaf or circling around Ka’bah seven times which is the direction for prayer for all Muslims around the world. We also had to do the Sa’i, between the hills of Shafa and Marwa for seven times. After that we had to have our hair cut for only a few pieces and inches, which is called Tahallul, and continued by doing the Thawaf Wada, or the farewell procession to Ka’ba (we all shouted Bismillahi Allahu Akbar!). After that we had the souvenir snacks from Saudi Arabia, such as dates, raisins, water, and dried nuts. It was a great fun for all of us.(DM-KalCit).