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        "id": 1763078,
        "msgid": "hajj-2026-national-hajj-commission-urges-measures-to-prevent-pilgrims-getting-lost-or-missing-1780160886",
        "date": "2026-05-25 12:41:00",
        "title": "Hajj 2026: National Hajj Commission Urges Measures to Prevent Pilgrims Getting Lost or Missing",
        "author": "Indriyani Astuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The National Hajj Commission has warned of risks of pilgrims becoming lost or missing during the 2026 Hajj peak due to massive crowds, identical attire, and extreme heat. It stressed the importance of mutual aid among pilgrims and the critical role of group leaders in preventing disorientation. The government is urged to prepare measures to safeguard vulnerable attendees during the arduous rituals.",
        "content": "<p>The Hajj peak movement towards Armuzna (Arafah, Mina, and Muzdalifah)\nbegins today, 25 May 2026 or 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH. The National Hajj\nCommission (Komnas Haji) has urged the government to prepare for\npotential cases of pilgrims going missing or becoming lost.<\/p>\n<p>Pilgrims are being gradually mobilised from hotels in Mecca to Arafah\nfor the wuquf (standing) ritual tomorrow, 26 May 2026 (9 Dhu al-Hijjah\n1447 AH), joining approximately 1.6 million pilgrims from around the\nworld.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, pilgrims will move to Muzdalifah for overnight stay\n(mabit), then proceed to Mina to perform the stoning of the Jamarat\npillars\u2014throwing pebbles at Aqabah, Ula, and Wustha\u2014between 10 and 12\nDhu al-Hijjah 1447. During this period, pilgrims must also return to\nMecca to perform the tawaf Ifadah, sai, and tahallul rituals.<\/p>\n<p>Mustolih Siradj, Chairman of Komnas Haji, stated that the extensive\nand simultaneous movement during Armuzna is highly physically demanding,\nleading to fatigue, reduced concentration, and potential health\nissues.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Such conditions may cause pilgrim groups to become separated from\ntheir companions, fall behind, or lose their way, particularly among the\nelderly and disabled, increasing the risk of them getting lost or\nmissing,\u2019 he said on Monday (25 May).<\/p>\n<p>He explained that in Armuzna, millions of pilgrims wear identical\nwhite ihram garments and stay in uniform tents, making it difficult to\ndistinguish fellow group members or their resting tents from those of\nother nationalities. Additionally, scorching temperatures expected to\nreach nearly 50 degrees Celsius pose a significant challenge for the\n2026 Hajj peak.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Unity and solidarity among pilgrims are essential to stay cohesive,\nsupport one another through mutual aid (ta\u2019awun), and adopt the\n\u201cpilgrims watch over pilgrims\u201d spirit without solely relying on\nofficials. At this stage, the roles of group leaders (karom) and squad\nleaders (karu) are critical and vital,\u2019 he concluded. (H-4)<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/hajj-2026-national-hajj-commission-urges-measures-to-prevent-pilgrims-getting-lost-or-missing-1780160886",
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