52,626 Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Still in Saudi Arabia
A total of 52,626 umrah pilgrims from Indonesia remain in Saudi Arabia. The government is ensuring the safety of the pilgrims whilst urging prospective pilgrims scheduled to depart in the near future to postpone their travel until the Middle East situation becomes more stable.
The head of the public relations bureau of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Hasan Affandi, stated that this figure forms part of the total 58,873 Indonesian umrah pilgrims recorded to be in Saudi Arabia as of 28 February 2026. By Tuesday (3 March), 6,247 pilgrims were reported to have returned to Indonesia via direct flights.
“There are still umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. As of 28 February, we recorded 58,873 umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. To date, reports indicate 6,247 pilgrims have returned via direct flights,” Hasan told Media Indonesia on Tuesday (3 March).
He added that conditions in the major holy cities, namely Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah, continue to be reported as safe.
“The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ensures that umrah travel organisers (PPIU) fulfil their obligations to serve pilgrims from departure, whilst in Saudi Arabia, until their return to Indonesia,” said Hasan.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah spokesperson, Ichsan Marsha, conveyed that prospective umrah pilgrims scheduled to depart until before the hajj season on 18 April 2026 number 43,363 people from 439 umrah travel organisers (PPIU).
“We ensure that every PPIU fulfils its obligations in full, from departure, to services whilst in Saudi Arabia, until the pilgrims’ return. This responsibility must not be overlooked,” Ichsan stressed.
The government also requested that communication between PPIU and pilgrims be maintained effectively.
“We urge pilgrims and PPIU to understand one another. The priority is to ensure all pilgrims remain safe, are served properly, and receive certainty,” he continued.
Regarding protection measures, the government emphasised that the state is present for pilgrims facing protection difficulties, legal issues, or emergency conditions in Saudi Arabia or transit countries. Pilgrims are urged to immediately contact the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) or the local Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) if they require assistance.
“We, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, continue to coordinate with Indonesian representations abroad to ensure every pilgrim issue is handled swiftly and accurately. We ask all pilgrims to remain calm and follow official guidance,” concluded Ichsan.
In order to prioritise the safety and protection of pilgrims, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah urged umrah pilgrims scheduled to depart in the near future to postpone their departure until conditions in the Middle East become more stable.