First Batch of Hajj Pilgrims from Pondok Gede Embarkation Arrive in Indonesia

The first flight of Hajj pilgrims from the Pondok Gede embarkation arrived in Indonesia via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Soetta), Tangerang, Banten, on Monday night (1/6). Upon arrival at the airport, pilgrims were immediately directed to Terminal 2F, which has been specifically designated to serve the arrival and departure of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

A total of 391 pilgrims in the first batch arrived through Terminal 2F. Their arrival marks the start of the repatriation phase for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims through Soekarno-Hatta Airport. One of the pilgrims, Irfan Abu Musa, expressed his gratitude for returning to Indonesia after completing the Hajj rituals in the Holy Land. He noted that being part of the first batch was a memorable experience, spanning from the departure to Medina and Mecca to the return to the homeland.