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        "msgid": "ministry-of-hajj-prohibits-indonesian-pilgrims-from-carrying-zamzam-water-in-luggage-1780326797",
        "date": "2026-06-01 19:39:00",
        "title": "Ministry of Hajj prohibits Indonesian pilgrims from carrying Zamzam water in luggage",
        "author": "Irvan Sihombing",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj has warned pilgrims against carrying Zamzam water in luggage, citing aviation regulations, while ensuring each receives a five-litre can upon arrival. The ministry reports smooth operations for the first wave of repatriation, with 12 kloters already departed carrying over 3,400 pilgrims. Officials also emphasised health precautions for pilgrims amid Mecca's heat and outlined plans to evaluate service improvements for future Hajj seasons.",
        "content": "<p>The Ministry of Hajj confirms the repatriation process for the first\nwave of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to Indonesia is underway in phases, via\nKing Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.\nSpokesperson Maria Assegaff stated that the repatriation phase is a\ncritical part of the 1447 AH\/2026 CE Hajj operations. The government is\ncommitted to strict monitoring of pilgrims\u2019 movements from hotel\naccommodations to airport departures. \u2018Today, Monday, 1 June 2026,\ncorresponding to 15 Zulhijjah 1447 AH, the Hajj operations have entered\nday 42. Overall, this year\u2019s pilgrimage has proceeded smoothly, safely,\nand under control,\u2019 Maria said in Jakarta on Monday (1\/6). Despite the\nsmooth process, Maria emphasised that the government is noting on-ground\nissues for evaluation to improve service quality for future Hajj\nseasons. Operational data as of 10:00 WIB on Monday (1\/6) shows 17\nflight groups (kloters) scheduled to return to Indonesia, with 12\nalready departed carrying 3,479 pilgrims and 36 Hajj officers. The\nMinistry of Hajj has issued a stern warning against carrying Zamzam\nwater in luggage, whether in checked baggage or cabin. Maria stressed\nthat this violates aviation regulations and can disrupt airport\nscreening processes. \u2018We reiterate: do not place Zamzam water in\nluggage. This could hinder baggage checks. The government guarantees\neach pilgrim will receive a five-litre can of Zamzam water officially\nupon arrival at their respective debarkation points in Indonesia,\u2019 she\nsaid. Due to the ongoing heat in Mecca, pilgrims are advised to maintain\nphysical health before departure. The Ministry recommends increased\nwater intake, sufficient rest, and wearing head protection when\noutdoors. \u2018We urge pilgrims, especially the elderly and high-risk\ngroups, not to overexert themselves with additional rituals if\nphysically unable. Let us maintain solidarity until all pilgrims return\nsafely to Indonesia,\u2019 Maria concluded. According to arrival schedules,\nKloter 1 carrying pilgrims from Probolinggo Regency will land first at\n20:25 WIB. Jaenal stated that commercial areas are being managed through\nmore measured tenant arrangements considering pilgrims\u2019 needs. Samsimar,\nan 82-year-old Hajj pilgrim from Batam, expressed longing for rendang\nand joked about matchmaking a hotel worker in Mecca with his child upon\nreturn. Minister of Hajj Mochamad Irfan Yusuf stated that a\ncomprehensive evaluation of the 2026 Hajj operations will prioritise two\ncritical aspects. The need for a structured system to manage proxy Hajj\nis increasingly urgent should the government impose stricter istitaah\nrequirements for prospective pilgrims.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-of-hajj-prohibits-indonesian-pilgrims-from-carrying-zamzam-water-in-luggage-1780326797",
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