NAHCON advises late-paying pilgrims to wait for Hajj 2026 updates

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has informed intending pilgrims who made late payments that they may miss the 2026 Hajj exercise.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced on February 20, 2026, that many pilgrims who paid late for the 2026 Hajj will likely miss the exercise. NAHCON advised these intending pilgrims to wait for further updates regarding their participation.

This statement comes amid preparations for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, where timely payments are crucial for securing slots. NAHCON emphasized the importance of adhering to payment deadlines to avoid such issues.

Intending pilgrims affected by this development are urged to stay tuned for official communications from the commission.

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Illustration of Hajj ministry officials distributing a guide to domestic pilgrims in Makkah near the Kaaba.
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Hajj ministry launches guide for domestic pilgrims

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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a guide for domestic Hajj pilgrims in Makkah to support the 2026 pilgrimage.

Hajj and Umrah Minister Mochamad Irfan Yusuf confirmed the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage departure schedule is unchanged, with pilgrims entering dormitories on April 21 and departing April 22. The statement was made in Jombang, East Java, amid monitoring of the Middle East situation.

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Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi, affirmed that the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage will proceed safely and on schedule despite ongoing Middle East conflicts. Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, echoed this, confirming no disruptions to preparations for Indonesian pilgrims.

Indonesia's government has allocated an additional Rp 1.77 trillion from APBN reserves to cover 2026 Hajj flight costs amid rising avtur prices. This enables a Rp 2 million reduction in Hajj fees per pilgrim for around 220,000 participants. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the funds come from prior-year budget efficiencies.

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A total of 161,591 regular Indonesian Hajj pilgrims are now concentrated in Mecca ahead of the peak rituals at Armuzna. All pilgrims previously in Medina have shifted to Mecca.

Chairman of DPR RI's Commission VIII Marwan Dasopang urged the government to cover the additional Hajj 2026 flight costs surging nearly Rp2 trillion. The increase stems from rising avtur prices and currency fluctuations. He stressed that the costs should not burden prospective pilgrims.

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Health coordinator in Madinah urges Indonesian Hajj pilgrims with comorbidities to preserve stamina ahead of peak Armuzna rituals. Heart disease is the most common complaint among pilgrims. Officials stress avoiding fatigue while in Madinah.

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