7 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Die in Madinah as of 2 May 2026

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reported that the number of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims who have passed away in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, has risen to seven as of Saturday, 2 May 2026. The two most recent fatalities are Siti Sri Rahayu Sanusi from cluster SOC-12, originating from Pekalongan Regency, and Endar Jaya Purwadi from cluster BPN-01, from Samarinda City.

The Head of Public Relations for the Ministry of Hajj, Mohammad Hasan Afandi, expressed the government’s condolences for the passing of these two pilgrims. “May the deceased be granted a good end, and may their bereaved families be granted fortitude,” Hasan stated in a press release on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

Meanwhile, the five pilgrims who passed away earlier include Nursidah, 58 years old, from Gowa Regency; Kamariah Dul Tayib, 85 years old, from Surabaya; and Rodiah, 68 years old, from Solo, Central Java. The other two are Tukiman, 51 years old, from Bengkulu, and Dawanus Mahmud Muhammad Hasim, 51 years old, from Batam.

In addition, Hasan explained that the number of pilgrims falling ill upon arrival in the Holy Land continues to increase. Based on reports from health services in Madinah on 2 May 2026, a total of 5,576 pilgrims underwent outpatient treatment. This figure marks a significant rise from 4,246 Hajj pilgrims on 1 May 2026.

At the same time, Hasan stated that currently, 105 pilgrims have been referred to the Indonesian Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI) and 125 pilgrims to Saudi Arabian hospitals. “Currently, 39 pilgrims are still undergoing treatment at Saudi hospitals,” he said.

Up to the 12th day of Hajj operations, the Ministry of Hajj has recorded that 175 clusters with 68,082 pilgrims and 697 cluster staff have been dispatched to Madinah. Of this number, 19 clusters with 7,387 pilgrims and 76 staff have already arrived in Mecca to perform Umrah before the peak of Hajj later.

Hasan urged the public to always maintain health and physical condition amid the hot weather. Pilgrims are also advised not to carry excessive luggage, to manage their time to the Masjidil Haram, to consume plenty of plain water, and to immediately report to health officers if experiencing any health issues.

“Our focus is to ensure that pilgrims are protected, worship proceeds according to regulations, and all Hajj services run safely, comfortably, professionally, and friendly to the elderly, people with disabilities, and women,” Hasan stated.