Indonesia, April 27 -- Jakarta (ANTARA) -

Food, typically an ordinary necessity, can become scarce and highly valued during the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia.

This situation is most evident in Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina, where pilgrims experience the highest levels of crowding and the most limited access to facilities, despite these sites being central to key rituals such as wukuf and mabit.

Pilgrims have no access to private kitchens or adequate space to heat food, and mealtimes often must adjust to the strict schedule of worship.

Under these conditions, practical food is no longer merely a matter of convenience, but a necessity for sustaining pilgrims in a demanding environment.

Behind these basic needs lie significant logistical c...