Middle East Tensions: Ministry of Hajj Monitors Security of 58,873 Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to monitor the condition of Indonesian umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia amid escalating Middle East tensions. A total of 58,873 Indonesian umrah pilgrims are currently in Saudi Arabia.
Puji Raharjo, Director General of Hajj and Umrah Administration at Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj), stated that the government is continuously monitoring developments carefully. According to reports through the Computerised Umrah and Special Hajj Management System (Siskopatuh), approximately 58,873 Indonesian umrah pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia.
“We urge all umrah pilgrims not to panic. Remain calm and continue to coordinate with their respective Umrah Travel Organisers (PPIU) to obtain official and up-to-date information,” said Puji Raharjo in a statement issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday, 1 March 2026.
Puji requested that all Umrah Travel Organisers (PPIU) maintain continuous communication with the Hajj Affairs Office (KUH), the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah, and the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to work to ensure the safety of Indonesian pilgrims and has urged families of pilgrims in Indonesia to remain calm.
“The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to coordinate with relevant agencies, both domestically and in Saudi Arabia, to ensure the security and safety of Indonesian umrah pilgrims remains our top priority,” he stated.
A number of flights to and from Saudi Arabia have been affected by the Middle East situation. Several airlines have reported route changes or flight schedule delays that have affected the departure and return schedules of Indonesian umrah pilgrims.
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