Government Ensures Smooth Hajj Implementation in 2026 Amid Middle East Conflict

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah states that the 2026 Hajj implementation is affected by the ongoing hot conflicts in the Middle East. Nevertheless, the government continues to ensure the smooth execution of the Hajj pilgrimage. “Up to this moment, we are fully prepared to depart the first batch of pilgrims starting on 22 April,” said Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Indonesia, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, when contacted on Friday (10/4/2026). Dahnil explained that the tense situation in the Middle East impacts flight costs, which have increased. President Prabowo Subianto’s directive is that these cost increases must not be borne by the pilgrims. “President Prabowo has issued an order that all flight-related cost increases must not be passed on to the pilgrims; the state must find solutions to ease the burden. Therefore, we are currently seeking financing schemes from the APBN and finances managed by BPKH (Hajj Financial Management Agency),” he clarified. Additionally, the conflict affects the availability of logistics in the holy land. The Indonesian government has coordinated with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and ensured that logistics for Indonesian pilgrims are secure. “The Saudi Arabian government provides assurances that the availability of food logistics, energy, and water during the upcoming three-month Hajj season is more than sufficient, and they guarantee that the Hajj implementation will proceed as usual and remain safe and comfortable,” he said. “Insyaallah, we can worship with devotion; Hajj is a pilgrimage that calls for peace,” he added.