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        "msgid": "ministry-advises-returning-hajj-pilgrims-to-comply-with-flight-rules-1780800634",
        "date": "2026-06-06 18:56:14",
        "title": "Ministry advises returning Hajj pilgrims to comply with flight rules",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued guidance for returning Hajj pilgrims to ensure compliance with airline regulations regarding baggage weight and prohibited items. The ministry also emphasised the importance of securing travel documents as thousands of pilgrims continue their journey from Saudi Arabia to Indonesia.",
        "content": "<p>Ministry spokesperson Ichsan Marsha said on Saturday in Medina that\n59 flight groups carrying 23,129 pilgrims and 236 officers departed from\nSaudi Arabia to Indonesia, bringing the total number of returning\npilgrims and officers to 23,365.<\/p>\n<p>Of the total, 56 groups with 21,948 pilgrims and 224 officers have\nalready arrived in Indonesia, totaling 22,172 people.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the return of special Hajj pilgrims has been ongoing, with\n7,702 pilgrims and 368 officers having returned so far, bringing the\ntotal to 8,070 people.<\/p>\n<p>During the return period, the ministry reminded pilgrims to prepare\ntheir belongings according to airline regulations and keep travel\ndocuments safe.<\/p>\n<p>Passports, identity cards, personal medication, and other important\ndocuments must be stored securely and kept easily accessible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA passport is a very important travel document. Do not lose it. If\nit is lost, immediately report it to the group leader and Hajj officers\nso it can be handled according to procedure,\u201d Marsha said.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry also emphasized that each pilgrim is only allowed to\ncarry a passport bag, one cabin bag with a maximum weight of 7\nkilograms, and one checked baggage with a maximum weight of 32\nkilograms.<\/p>\n<p>To facilitate the return process, airlines have weighed luggage at\npilgrims\u2019 hotels two days before departure. After being weighed, checked\nbaggage will undergo screening before being stored in airline warehouses\nuntil departure day.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the ministry reiterated that zamzam water is not allowed\nin either checked baggage or cabin luggage in any form.<\/p>\n<p>Marsha added that pilgrims do not need to bring zamzam water\nthemselves, as each pilgrim will receive a five-liter gallon upon\narrival in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia to require military-style training for 2027\nHajj staff<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Citro, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-advises-returning-hajj-pilgrims-to-comply-with-flight-rules-1780800634",
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