Cucun Ahmad: Hajj 2026 Organisation Sees a Transformative Leap

The Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal, assessed that the implementation of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage has undergone a significant transformative leap. Compared to previous years, this year’s execution is considered much improved, although several crucial points still require evaluation.

“We must honestly state that this year’s Hajj implementation has achieved a transformative leap,” said Cucun, as reported on Friday (5/6).

While appreciating these achievements, Cucun did not deny the existence of unexpected obstacles in the field. One of these concerns the accommodation capacity in Mina, which has not been fully met, alongside several other constraints that emerged during the peak phase of the pilgrimage. “The indicators of Hajj success are Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina; we still have notes to address,” he emphasised.

Cucun added that all findings and notes from the DPR RI Hajj Supervisory Team (Timwas) will be presented comprehensively in an evaluation meeting with relevant stakeholders. The results of this evaluation will subsequently be reported during the DPR RI Plenary Session.

In a separate instance, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, expressed appreciation for all Indonesian pilgrims, who were deemed cooperative and orderly in following official instructions during the Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina (Armuzna) phases.

The peak phase of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina concluded on 13 Zulhijjah 1447 H. All Indonesian pilgrims who opted for ‘nafar tsani’ were reported to have left the tents in Mina and returned to their respective hotels in Makkah in a safe, orderly, and smooth condition.

The Saudi Arabian government is currently considering the implementation of a ‘tanazul’ scheme of up to 50% for Indonesian pilgrims.

The number of pilgrims who fell ill following the peak Armuzna phase during the 2021 Hajj season has seen a significant decrease compared to the same period last year. Out of the initial quota of 1,294 pilgrims, 4 were unable to depart due to health-related ‘istitha’ah’ (capability) issues.

The Chairman of Commission VIII of the DPR RI and member of the Hajj Supervisory Team, Marwan Dasopang, highlighted the density of pilgrims in the Mina area.

Thousands of Indonesian pilgrims who opted for ‘nafar awal’ completed the stoning of the Jamarat on 12 Dzulhijjah and began moving back towards Makkah.