The Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, stated that to\ndate, 108 groups, or approximately 42,000 Indonesian Hajj pilgrims, have\nreturned to the homeland. This figure is equivalent to 20.9 per cent of\nthe total Indonesian Hajj population.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything is running smoothly and all is well,\u201d said Irfan while\nseeing off the return of 393 pilgrims from Group UPG 10 from Wajo\nRegency at King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,\non 7 June 2026, according to an official statement.<\/p>\n
Irfan noted that the safe return of the pilgrims is a blessing to be\nshared. He remarked that despite the long, dense, and physically and\nmentally demanding pilgrimage, the UPG 10 pilgrims demonstrated great\ndiscipline until the end of their journey. With the return of Group UPG\n10, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to ensure that the\nrepatriation process for Indonesian pilgrims remains orderly, safe, and\nsmooth.<\/p>\n
On this occasion, the Minister also issued a special message to all\nHajj officers. He reminded them that the conclusion of the peak Hajj\nperiod does not mean their service duties have ended. The repatriation\nphase remains a vital part of the process that requires commitment,\npatience, and full attention until the final pilgrim arrives in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cI expect the officers, even though the peak of Hajj has passed, to\nremain as dedicated as they were at the start. They must continue their\nwork until the final Hajj pilgrim returns to the homeland,\u201d said\nIrfan.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, 5,499 Indonesian Hajj pilgrims in the second wave arrived\nin Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, 7 June 2026. Their arrival marks\nthe beginning of the repatriation phase following the completion of the\npeak Hajj rituals at Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina (Armuzna).<\/p>\n
The Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak,\nadvised pilgrims to utilise their time in Madinah calmly and to avoid\nstrenuous physical activity. He emphasised that the pilgrims\u2019 stamina\nmust be a priority after undergoing a series of rituals that are\nphysically exhausting.<\/p>\n
\u201cMadinah is a place for joy, to be more relaxed and calm. We hope\npilgrims do not exhaust themselves further, as their energy has been\nheavily utilised during the Hajj rituals in Makkah and Armuzna,\u201d said\nthe Deputy Minister while inspecting the readiness of pilgrim services\nat the Grand Plaza Al Madina Hotel, Madinah.<\/p>\n
Dahnil explained that the second wave phase is a period requiring\nspecial attention to pilgrim health. Based on previous Hajj experiences,\npilgrims\u2019 physical condition generally begins to decline towards the\nperiod of return to the homeland.<\/p>\n
Therefore, he reminded pilgrims to perform their worship according to\ntheir capabilities and to prioritise safety. \u201cOur most important message\nis health and safety. Do not overexert yourselves. Enjoy your worship as\nit should be and as is appropriate,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the Deputy Minister ensured that the accommodation\nservices prepared for pilgrims in Madinah are located relatively close\nto the Prophet\u2019s Mosque (Masjid Nabawi). This arrangement is expected to\nhelp pilgrims worship more comfortably without expending excessive\nenergy.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll pilgrims in Madinah are staying in hotels that are nearby. Some\nare only about 50 metres from Masjid Nabawi, while others are in the\nMarkaziyah area, which is also close and easily accessible,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/20-per-cent-of-hajj-pilgrims-have-returned-to-indonesia-1780885182", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }