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        "id": 1693435,
        "msgid": "ministry-of-hajj-and-umrah-urges-regions-to-cut-ceremonies-and-focus-on-pilgrims-health-1776844325",
        "date": "2026-04-22 13:40:00",
        "title": "Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Urges Regions to Cut Ceremonies and Focus on Pilgrims' Health",
        "author": "Gana Buana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a stern warning to local governments to avoid excessive ceremonies for departing Hajj pilgrims, emphasising that prolonged events could drain their stamina before the long journey to the Holy Land. Deputy Minister Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak highlighted the need to prioritise pilgrims' physical condition, particularly for the elderly and vulnerable groups who dominate Indonesian Hajj participants. This directive coincides with the departure of the first batch of 391 pilgrims from Embarkasi Pondok Gede, aiming to ensure more efficient and safety-oriented processes for the 2026 Hajj season.",
        "content": "<p>The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) has issued a firm warning\nto local governments not to overdo the farewell ceremonies for\nprospective Hajj pilgrims. Activities that are too lengthy and\nrepetitive are considered potentially draining the pilgrims\u2019 stamina\nbefore undertaking the long journey to the Holy Land. Deputy Minister of\nHajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, stressed that the main focus\nnow is not the grandeur of the event, but the physical condition of the\npilgrims, which must remain optimal. \u201cDon\u2019t let pilgrims get exhausted\njust from attending long ceremonies for too long. They need rest time,\nnot waiting for hours,\u201d Dahnil stated, as quoted from Antara on\nWednesday (22\/4). The phenomenon of repeated farewell ceremonies, from\nthe regional level to embarkation, has become a serious concern for the\ngovernment. According to Dahnil, this pattern is actually risky,\nespecially for 2026 Hajj pilgrims with vulnerable conditions. Data shows\nthat the majority of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims are dominated by the\nelderly group, including high-risk categories and people with\ndisabilities. This group requires more efficient time management and\nstable physical condition before departure. \u201cIf there are too many\nevents, pilgrims could get tired before the journey even starts. This\nmust be a concern for all parties,\u201d he emphasised. This appeal was made\nin conjunction with the departure of the first batch of Indonesian Hajj\npilgrims for 1447 Hijriah\/2026 CE. A total of 391 pilgrims from\nEmbarkasi Pondok Gede (JKG 1) were officially sent off to Madinah via\nSoekarno-Hatta International Airport on Wednesday in the early hours at\n00:45 WIB using Garuda Indonesia airlines. This departure marks the\nbeginning of this year\u2019s Hajj operations, as well as a momentum for the\ngovernment to ensure all processes run more efficiently and are oriented\ntowards the safety and comfort of the pilgrims. Kemenhaj hopes that all\nparties in the regions can adjust the pattern of pilgrim farewells by\nreducing non-essential ceremonies to maintain the pilgrims\u2019 physical\ncondition optimally until they arrive in the Holy Land.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-of-hajj-and-umrah-urges-regions-to-cut-ceremonies-and-focus-on-pilgrims-health-1776844325",
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