Ministry of religion make sure the pilgrims from Riau consume nutritional food

News24xx.com - The Head of Hajj Department of Riau’s Regional Office of Religion Ministry, Erizon makes sure that the pilgrims from Riau get the best foods while performing their prayers in the holy land. The foods have to contain the needed nutrients like carbohydrate, protein and vitamin.

The food is distributed from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. in the morning and 07:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at night, Saudi Arabian time. It is one of the government’s effort in taking care of the pilgrims. “In terms of number and nutrition, the pilgrims get the best food,” he said.

In Medina, the pilgrims get food 18 times within 8 days. The menu includes fish, chicken, meat, egg, rice and vegetables.

The pilgrims also got coffee shop packet once in Medina, which consisted of coffee, tea, sugar, soy sauce, and eating utensils. There was also the welcome menu when they arrived above 10:00 p.m., with the menu consisting of fried chicken and potato.

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