Hajj

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.

10 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.

As Indonesia begins its 2026 Hajj embarkations, Immigration Minister Agus Andrianto and Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra urged Muslims to avoid illegal Hajj routes to prevent scams and ensure safety, following recent detentions and Saudi penalties.

21 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA

Saudi Arabia imposes a 20,000 riyal fine, about Rp 91 million, on illegal hajj pilgrims, plus deportation and a 10-year entry ban. Indonesia began sending its first hajj flight groups from 11 embarkation points on April 22. Immigration authorities prevented 13 Indonesians suspected of illegal hajj attempts using work visas.

Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak outlined the 'war ticket' scheme for Hajj pilgrimage without long queues. He spoke at the closing of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah national meeting in Tangerang, Banten, on April 10, 2026. The scheme would run alongside the regular queuing system if Saudi Arabia expands quotas.

10 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA

Sports medicine specialist Dr. Andi Kurniawan has warned that intense physical activity and extreme weather during the Hajj pilgrimage can trigger health issues for pilgrims. Common recurring conditions include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Sudden spikes in activity may also lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.