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        "msgid": "menhaj-confirms-gradual-departure-of-hajj-pilgrims-starting-22-april-2026-1775627505",
        "date": "2026-04-08 11:16:59",
        "title": "Menhaj Confirms Gradual Departure of Hajj Pilgrims Starting 22 April 2026",
        "author": "Nawir Arsyad Akbar",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochammad Irfan Yusuf, has confirmed that the departure of Indonesian hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will commence gradually from 22 April 2026, following discussions with the Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia. The government is enhancing coordination with Saudi authorities to ensure smooth operations and optimal services for pilgrims, while expressing appreciation for Saudi Arabia's support. Amid global tensions in the Middle East, the minister hopes these will not disrupt the pilgrimage, though concerns remain about the availability of essential facilities like tents in Arafah and Mina.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Minister of Hajj and Umrah (Menhaj),\nMochammad Irfan Yusuf, also known as Gus Irfan, has confirmed that the\ndeparture of Indonesian hajj pilgrims will begin gradually on 22 April\n2026.<\/p>\n<p>This assurance was given after Gus Irfan met with the Saudi Arabian\nAmbassador to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah Almudi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPilgrims will be sent to Saudi Arabia gradually starting from 22\nApril 2026,\u201d said Gus Irfan in a press statement, quoted on Wednesday\n(8\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He assured that the organisation of this year\u2019s hajj has been\nthoroughly prepared by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Indonesian government will continue to strengthen coordination\nwith the Saudi Arabian government and all stakeholders to ensure that\nthe hajj worship runs smoothly and provides comfort and blessings for\nall pilgrims,\u201d said Gus Irfan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe convey our highest appreciation to the Saudi Arabian government\nfor its commitment and support in providing the best services for hajj\npilgrims, including those from Indonesia,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding global dynamics and the situation in the Middle East\nregion, Gus Irfan hopes that these conditions will not impact the\noperational organisation of the hajj worship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope that the tensions can subside soon, so that the entire hajj\nworship process from various countries can run smoothly and safely,\u201d\nsaid Gus Irfan.<\/p>\n<p>These remarks were made after he returned from Saudi Arabia and\narrived in Indonesia on Monday (6\/4\/2026) afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>One of the notes from Wachid concerns the availability of main\nfacilities, particularly tents for hajj pilgrims in the Arafah and Mina\nareas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are still issues that need improvement regarding the\navailability of tents in Arafah and Mina. That has not been completed,\u201d\nsaid Wachid at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, on Tuesday\n(7\/4\/2026).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/menhaj-confirms-gradual-departure-of-hajj-pilgrims-starting-22-april-2026-1775627505",
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