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        "id": 1663424,
        "msgid": "hajj-preparations-enter-final-stage-some-officials-still-without-visas-1775631187",
        "date": "2026-04-08 12:49:06",
        "title": "Hajj Preparations Enter Final Stage, Some Officials Still Without Visas",
        "author": "A.Syalaby Ichsan",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage are complete and now in the final checking phase, including services in Saudi Arabia, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart on 22 April 2026. While 93% of officials' visas have been issued, the remaining are under investigation to ensure timely readiness. The government is emphasising discipline and physical fitness among Hajj officials, involving military and police training, to deliver optimal services for Indonesian pilgrims.",
        "content": "<p>The Head of Public Relations for the Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and\nUmrah (Kemenhaj), Hasan Affandi, has assured that all preparations for\norganising the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage are complete. Hajj preparations are\nnow entering the final checking stage for all services, including in\nSaudi Arabia. Nevertheless, Hasan acknowledged that there are still Hajj\nofficials who have not received their visas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHajj preparations are finished. Now it\u2019s the final checking stage\nfor all services, including in Saudi Arabia,\u201d said Hasan Affandi when\ncontacted by Republika on Tuesday (7\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Regarding reports of some pilgrims not yet receiving their luggage\nand Hajj officials\u2019 visas not yet issued, Hasan provided clarification.\nHe stated that, in general, the visa issuance process for officials has\nprogressed significantly. \u201cThe majority of officials\u2019 visas have been\nissued, around 93 percent. The rest we are investigating why there is an\nissue,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that the government is optimistic the departure of Hajj\npilgrims will proceed according to the set schedule. The first batch is\nscheduled to enter Hajj dormitories on 21 April 2026, and the inaugural\ndeparture will take place on 22 April 2026. \u201cInsya Allah, the pilgrims\nwill be departed according to the schedule,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Kemenhaj continues to conduct intensive monitoring to ensure all\naspects of services, both domestically and in Saudi Arabia, are ready\nbefore the pilgrims depart. With preparations now in the final stage, it\nis hoped that the 2026 Hajj organisation can run smoothly and provide\noptimal services for all Indonesian pilgrims.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Kemenhaj reminded all Hajj Organising Officials (PPIH) to\nenhance discipline in serving every prospective Hajj pilgrim. \u201cThe\nPresident, through the Minister, hopes that the discipline of these\nofficials can be further improved,\u201d said Director General of Hajj and\nUmrah Control at Kemenhaj, Harun Al Rasyid, in Padang, West Sumatra,\nrecently.<\/p>\n<p>According to Harun, the discipline of officials is a serious concern\nfor Kemenhaj. Therefore, the government is equipping the officials\u2019\ndiscipline by involving TNI-Polri apparatus. \u201cThe President also hopes\nthat Hajj officials are fitter, because the core of this task relates to\nphysical fitness,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/hajj-preparations-enter-final-stage-some-officials-still-without-visas-1775631187",
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