Hajj Officials Urged Not to Grow Complacent

Inspector General of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU), retired Major General Dendi Suryadi, stated that this year’s peak Hajj rituals in Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina (Armuzna) proceeded smoothly overall, despite minor on-ground challenges.

According to Dendi, one indicator of successful Hajj management was the seamless movement of pilgrims during the peak phase, including departures from Makkah hotels to Arafah and subsequent transfers to Muzdalifah and Mina.

“Generally, despite minor obstacles, we have managed to deliver ritual services effectively, particularly the movement of pilgrims from Makkah hotels to Arafah, then to Muzdalifah and Mina,” Dendi told the Hajj Media Center (MCH) team in Jamarat, Mina.

He noted that the final operational phase of Armuzna has concluded. Most pilgrims opting for nafar awal (early departure) left Mina by Friday, 29 May 2026, while those choosing nafar tsani (second departure) completed their overnight stays on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

Although acknowledging some pilgrim complaints, Dendi emphasised that issues were minor and did not disrupt overall Hajj operations.

He also expressed gratitude to all parties supporting Hajj logistics, including Hajj officers, the House of Representatives, the Indonesian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi government, particularly the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

“We have received substantial assistance from various stakeholders, enabling smooth service delivery to pilgrims,” he said.

Dendi cautioned staff against complacency despite widespread appreciation for this year’s peak Hajj execution. He stressed that the mission is only complete once all pilgrims return to Indonesia.

“I urge colleagues not to rest on their laurels. Our task is finished only when the final cohort, number 527, lands in Indonesia on 2 July,” he added.