Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf confirmed that the government continues to improve the Hajj waiting list system to ensure transparency and fair service for prospective pilgrims, including in the provinces of West Papua and Southwest Papua.
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf evaluated the implementation of the 1447 Hijri/2026 AD Hajj pilgrimage in West Papua and Southwest Papua (PBD) as an effort to improve the quality of service for prospective pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season.
The government, through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, has issued a reminder of several regulations that Hajj pilgrims must adhere to during the repatriation period, including a ban on carrying Zamzam water in checked luggage or carry-on luggage.
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has deployed a Mobile Crisis Rescue (MCR) team in the Jamarat area of Mina, Saudi Arabia, to provide first aid, emergency evacuations, and help ease the crowding of pilgrims during the stoning of the devil on the day of Tashreeq.
Saudi Arabian Hajj Pilgrimage Organizers (PPIH) have urged Indonesian Hajj pilgrims not to travel alone and to implement a buddy system with at least three people during their travels in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf reminded all Hajj officers to maintain good quality service to Hajj pilgrims in the Hajj 1447 Hijri/2026 AD.
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf officially saw off the first group of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims for 1447 H/2026 AD from the Jakarta-Pondok Gede Embarkation (JKG-01).
The Hajj and Umrah Task Force prevented Indonesian citizens from departing for Mecca.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will send the Indonesian hajj officers to Mecca on April 17-18, 2026 in preparation of the service for the pilgrims of Hajj 1447 Hijri.
Indonesian Hajj Office seeks compensation for 24 Umrah pilgrims after a bus fire near Medina. Read the news for safety updates and victim status.
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, has confirmed its commitment to protecting elderly and high-risk pilgrims by strengthening health screening and optimizing the Tanazul and Murur schemes for the 1447 H Hajj.
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf stated that the involvement of the Indonesian National Military (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (INP) in the Hajj staff structure is aimed at strengthening the discipline and preparedness of civilian Hajj staff in serving pilgrims.
