1,285 Brebes Pilgrims Begin Solemn Return from Holy Land
The 1447 H/2_026 M Hajj pilgrimage for pilgrims from Brebes Regency, Central Java, has been conducted successfully and solemnly. The return of pilgrims to the homeland began in stages on Thursday (5/6/2026).
The entire pilgrimage process—from preparations in Indonesia and mobilisation to Medina and Mecca, to the peak rituals at Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina (Armuzna)—proceeded smoothly without significant obstacles.
Azmi Asmuni Majid, from the Brebes Regency Regional Hajj Officer Team (TPHD), provided data on this year’s pilgrimage. Out of an initial quota of 1,294 pilgrims, four were unable to depart due to health-related fitness (istitha’ah) issues.
“From the 1,290 pilgrims who departed, five passed away in the Holy Land. Consequently, 1,285 Hajj pilgrims from Brebes will return to the homeland starting today, Thursday (4/6), through several flight groups (kloter) via the Solo Embarkation,” stated Azmi Majid in an official statement on Thursday (4/6).
Azmi added that this success is the result of thorough preparation by the Brebes Regency Government, the Hajj Organising Forum (FPIH), the Brebes Kemenhaj, and the Hajj Guidance Groups (KBIHU), ranging from religious rituals (manasik) to administrative finalisation.
This success has garnered appreciation from various parties for the significant attention provided by the Regent of Brebes, Paramitha Widya Kusuma, who monitored the process from the preparation stage through to the return. The Brebes Regency Government’s commitment to ensuring accommodation, transport, and assistance was key to the pilgrims’ comfort.
“The support from the local government was very palpable, not only during the departure but also through technical coordination in the field. This is a tangible manifestation of the leadership’s care for the guests of Allah,” said the Chairman of FPIH Brebes, Subandi.
Similarly, the Acting Head of Kemenhaj Brebes, Nizam Baiquni, highlighted the high dedication of the Regional Hajj Officers (PHD) and the Flight Group Officers (Kloter leaders, worship guides, and medical personnel). “For 24 hours a day, the officers served on the front lines to ensure every pilgrim received humane and professional service,” explained Nizam.
The role of the Hajj and Umrah Guidance Groups (KBIHU) was also deemed crucial. According to worship guide Ratoni, the presence of KBIHU provided psychological peace and accurate ritual guidance for the pilgrims.
Operational smoothness in the Holy Land was further supported by synergy with the Solo Embarkation/Debarkation PPIH and the Medina and Mecca Working Area PPIH. The leader of Flight Group SOC-8, Karwono, emphasised that integrated coordination ensured that health services, catering, and pilgrim protection were optimally met.
In his concluding report, Azmi Majid—accompanied by the medical team and the Brebes TPHD team—expressed hope that this success would serve as a momentum to improve the quality of Hajj services in the future.
“It is our great hope that the pilgrims return home safely and achieve the status of ‘hajj mabrur’ and ‘hajjah mabruroh’, which will ultimately bring a positive impact on moral development and social spirit in Brebes Regency,” concluded Azmi Majid.