99,982 Indonesian Pilgrims to Move to Medina, DPR Hajj Oversight Team Urges Ministry of Religious Affairs to Prepare

The 2026 DPR Hajj Oversight Team stated that 99,982 pilgrims will move from Mecca to Medina starting 7 June. They are the second wave of pilgrims who have completed their Hajj rituals at Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina from 9-13 Dhu al-Hijjah. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Saan Mustofa urged the government, specifically the Madinah Work Unit, to prepare for the movement of pilgrims to ensure smooth operations and prevent issues for the pilgrims. He called on the Madinah Work Unit to be responsive, ensuring seamless services, comfort, and satisfaction for pilgrims during their stay in Madinah. ‘The focus for our pilgrims is Madinah, with the primary goal of visiting the Raudhah. Ensure all pilgrims can access it, and confirm other services such as accommodation, meals, healthcare, and more,’ he said in Madinah on Monday (1 June). Madinah Work Unit Head Khalilurahman is prepared to implement the DPR Hajj Oversight Team’s directives. He stated that preparations have been made to assist the 99,892 pilgrims expected in Madinah. First, personnel. The Madinah Work Unit plans to deploy 811 staff members. This includes 563 members of the Indonesian Hajj Pilgrimage Management Agency (PPIH) and 248 Saudi Arabian support staff at the Madinah Work Unit. Second, hotel services. There are 94 hotels, including several five-star accommodations for pilgrims. Third, transportation. Khalil stated that 2,434 buses will be provided to support pilgrim mobility from the airport to Madinah. Fourth, food. A total of 2,696,274 meal boxes will be distributed for pilgrim consumption.