Beware of Hajj Data Validation Scams: What You Need to Do

The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) is urging the public to heighten awareness of scams targeting prospective Hajj pilgrims. These Hajj scams impersonate Kemenhaj and request personal data under the pretext of validation or updating pilgrim information.

Quoting from the Instagram post of the @kemenhaj.ri account, the scams to watch out for include those via telephone or text messages, requests for personal data, OTP codes, and even video calls for facial recording.

What Needs to Be Done

Please take the following steps to avoid scam tactics.

• Do not share personal data with unknown parties

• Avoid clicking suspicious links

• Never give OTP codes to anyone

• Ensure information comes only from official sources

• Be wary of all forms of digital scams

• If in doubt or encountering something suspicious, immediately contact official officers or Kemenhaj’s official channels

Types of Bags Allowed and Not Allowed for Hajj

For this year’s Hajj, pilgrims will enter Hajj dormitories starting on 21 April 2026. Hajj pilgrims must know which types of bags are permitted and not permitted during the Hajj journey.

Based on information from the Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj), there are four types of bags for Hajj pilgrims, namely:

• Baggage Suitcase

For storing clothes and other general equipment. Maximum capacity of 32 kg, in the aircraft baggage (during the flight).

• Cabin Suitcase

For storing some items needed while on the plane. Capacity of 7 kg, in the aircraft cabin (during the flight).

• Armuzna Bag

A backpack that can be folded into a pouch for special equipment in the Armuzna area.

• Sling Bag

For storing important items (passport and mobile phone), with sufficient capacity and can be carried anywhere.

Prohibited Baggage

• Backpacks (backpack bags)

• Luggage bags with long straps

• All types of liquids over 100 ml

• Baggage with damaged or irregular cardboard boxes