Hajj
Government seeks to shorten Hajj queues and boost Umrah economy
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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is taking steps to shorten Hajj waiting times and utilize flights for tourism.
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said President Prabowo Subianto has asked the ministry to find ways to shorten the regular Hajj queue. The statement was made in Medan on Saturday.
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Inspector General of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Dendi Suryadi carried out a surprise inspection at the Uhud Astoneast Kitchen in Madinah on Wednesday.
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.
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Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that its Hajj medical mission has now delivered 987 healthcare services to Egyptian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. No infectious disease outbreaks have been reported.
A bus carrying Indonesian hajj pilgrims from groups SUB-02 and JKS-01 crashed in Madinah on April 28, 2026, local time. Nine pilgrims and one KBIHU staff member suffered light injuries. Moh. Hasan Afandi, head of Public Relations at Kemenhaj, warned Hajj and Umrah Guidance Groups to coordinate better and prioritize safety.
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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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