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.
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All Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Completed Wuquf, Now in Mina: Religious Minister
Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, confirmed that all Indonesian pilgrims performed the peak Hajj ritual of wuquf in Arafah, Saudi Arabia and have now arrived in Mina for the stoning of the devil (jumrah). Learn more.
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Indonesia Waives Import Duties for Returning Hajj Pilgrims Starting June 6
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise will exempt import duties on personal belongings brought back by Hajj pilgrims starting 6 June 2025. Read more.
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Indonesia Blocks 1,243 Unregistered Hajj Travelers Over Visa Concerns
Immigration Offices across Indonesia have delayed the departure of 1,243 Indonesian citizens between 23 April and 1 June 2025 for attempting to perform the Hajj pilgrimage without proper visas. Learn more.
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Three Indonesians Found in Saudi Desert, One Dies Attempting Illegal Hajj
Saudi authorities discovered three Indonesian citizens in a desert area near Jumum, Makkah, on 27 May 2025, in their attempt to enter the city for hajj. One of them was found dead from suspected dehydration. Read more.
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Don’t Blame Government for Unissued Furoda Visas: Hajj Commission
The National Hajj Commission has urged the public not to hold the government responsible for the failure to issue furoda (mujamalah) Hajj visas this year. Learn more.
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Indonesia Seeks Reciprocal Makkah Route for Returning Hajj Pilgrims
Indonesia is discussing making the Makkah Route a reciprocal program. Learn more.
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Medan Immigration Thwarted the Departure of Nine Non-procedural Hajj Pilgrims
Class I Special TPI Medan Immigration stopped the departure of nine non-procedural hajj pilgrims at Kuala Namu International Airport, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra.
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99 Pilgrims Diagnosed with Pneumonia During Hajj, One Diees: Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has recorded 99 Indonesian hajj pilgrims diagnosed with pneumonia while performing the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with one reported death due to acute respiratory infection. Learn more.
