Govt Prioritizes Pilgrim Safety Amid Middle East Escalation
The Ministry of Transportation prioritizes Umrah pilgrim safety amid Middle East conflicts. Stay updated on flight schedules and safety protocols.
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Hajj Pilgrimage Must Proceed Despite Geopolitical Tensions: House Speaker
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani ensures the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage remains a priority despite Middle East geopolitical tensions. Click for the latest updates.
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INP Assures Additional Personnel for Protection for Pilgrims
The Indonesian National Police (INP) has stated its readiness to deploy additional personnel to assist in the Hajj Pilgrimage Protection (Linjam) as requested by the Ministry of Hajj.
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President Prabowo Orders Crackdown on Hajj Cartel Practices
President Prabowo Subianto commands action to eliminate cartels in Indonesia’s Hajj operations amid concerns over corruption and false documentation. Read the story .
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Government Plans to Transfer Hajj Management to New Hajj Authority
Indonesia plans to assign full Hajj management to BP Haji by 2026, pending new legislation. Government reform aims for improved pilgrim services.
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Saudi Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Indonesia After Bomb Threat
A Saudi Airlines Boeing 777 emergency landing in Indonesia shocked travelers after a bomb threat on a Hajj flight from Jeddah to Jakarta. Read the full story to see how authorities managed this aviation emergency.
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Health Ministry Urges Returning Pilgrims to Follow COVID-19 Protocols
The Health Ministry urges Hajj pilgrims to follow COVID-19 precautions after return—learn how to stay safe and protect your family from post-Hajj health risks.
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Religious Minister Apologizes for Hajj Inconveniences
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has publicly apologized to pilgrims for various issues encountered during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, from departure to the key stages of Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina. Learn more.
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Over 51,000 Hajj Pilgrims to Return via Soekarno-Hatta Airport from 12 June to 10 July
A total of 51,314 Indonesian hajj pilgrims are scheduled to return home via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport between 12 June and 10 July 2025. Read more.
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Indonesian Pilgrims Urged to Stay in Hotels 8-9 June as Grand Mosque Overcrowded
Indonesia’s Hajj Mission in Saudi Arabia has urged Indonesian pilgrims to remain in their hotels on 8 and 9 June2025, warning of extreme overcrowding at the Grand Mosque during the Tawaf Ifadah ritual. Read more.
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Deputy Minister Praises Indonesian Hajj Officers, Urges Saudi Support
Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Romo HR Muhammad Syafi’i praised the dedication of Indonesian Hajj officers during the peak Hajj phases at Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina in Saudi Arabia. Learn more.
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Religious Affairs Explains Delay in Pilgrims’ Movement from Muzdalifah to Mina
The Ministry of Religious Affairs clarified on Saturday (7/6/2025) the delay in transporting pilgrims from Muzdalifah to Mina during the recent Hajj period. Learn more.
