Using Non-Hajj Visas, Indonesian Citizens Prevented from Going to Mecca
The Hajj and Umrah Task Force prevented Indonesian citizens from departing for Mecca.
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.
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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.
Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, stated that the allocated cost for one person performing the 1447 Hijri/2026 AD Hajj in the Holy Land is 40 Riyals (SAR), or approximately IDR 180,000 per day.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has added the number of Hajj officers from the Indonesian National Military (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (INP) to 100 percent in an effort to strengthen services for pilgrims, especially elderly pilgrims, during the 1447 Hijri/2026 AD Hajj season.
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochammad Irfan Yusuf emphasized that his ministry will take firm action against any violations or misappropriation of funds or positions in the Hajj administration, both domestically and in Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Republic of Indonesia has taken initial steps in collaboration with the Attorney General's Office to manage and supervise the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages to prevent corruption, manipulation, and usury.