Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Fill Arafah Tents Ahead of Wukuf Today
White tents in the Arafah plain are being filled by Indonesian Hajj pilgrims departing gradually from their hotels in Mecca on Monday, 25 May 2026, coinciding with 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH. Millions of pilgrims are preparing for the most sacred phase of the Hajj pilgrimage, the wukuf at Arafah.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that the movement towards Arafah is being conducted in phases to ensure all pilgrims can occupy tents orderly and safely during the peak Hajj rituals.
“Alhamdulillah, entering the 34th day of Hajj operations, today Indonesian Hajj pilgrims are gradually moving to Arafah to perform the peak rituals. This is a crucial phase requiring physical, mental readiness, and discipline from all pilgrims,” said Ministry of Hajj and Umrah spokesperson Maria Ulfa Assegaf in Jakarta on Monday.
Maria explained that departures to the Arafah tent area are divided into three waves: 07:00, 11:30, and 16:30 Saudi time. She urged pilgrims to adhere to the scheduled timings, avoid moving individually, not overtake groups, and always comply with instructions from kloter officers, sector teams, and religious guides to ensure a smooth and safe process.
Air-conditioned tents have been prepared in Arafah to accommodate pilgrims during wukuf. Staff are on standby to assist with catering, healthcare, and religious guidance.
In addition to ensuring smooth placement of pilgrims in Arafah tents, the Ministry has also reminded the importance of adhering to ihram regulations throughout the rituals.
“For male pilgrims, we remind not to wear stitched clothing that covers body parts, not to cover the head with fitted coverings such as a peci or turban, and not to wear footwear that covers ankles and heels,” Maria said.
She added that female pilgrims in ihram are not permitted to wear niqab or gloves. “All pilgrims must also avoid other ihram prohibitions such as cutting nails, plucking hair, using perfumes after the ihram intention, and maintaining proper speech and conduct to ensure devotion,” she added.