Minister of Hajj: All Preparations for Hajj 2026 Are Ready, Saudi Arabia's Situation Stable
Minister of Hajj and Umrah (Menhaj), Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, stated that all preparations for organising the 2026 AD/1447 H Hajj pilgrimage are ready. The situation in Saudi Arabia is described as stable amid Middle East conflicts.
“Alhamdulillah, all stages of preparation for the Indonesian Hajj are in principle complete. Indonesian Hajj pilgrims are scheduled to start entering the dormitories on 21 April 2026 and will be gradually dispatched to Saudi Arabia starting from 22 April 2026,” said the Menhaj after a meeting with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah Almudi, at the Menhaj office in Jakarta on Tuesday (7/4).
The Menhaj also conveyed appreciation to the Saudi Arabian Government, particularly King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, for their solid support and cooperation in organising the Hajj pilgrimage.
“We convey our highest appreciation to the Saudi Arabian Government for its commitment and support in providing the best services for Hajj pilgrims, including those from Indonesia,” he stated.
Regarding global dynamics and the situation in the Middle East region, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah hopes that these conditions will not impact the operational aspects of the Hajj pilgrimage.
“We hope that the escalation does not affect Hajj operations. We also hope that the tensions can subside soon, so that the entire Hajj pilgrimage process from various countries can proceed smoothly, safely, and reverently,” he emphasised.
He also highlighted the potential impact from rising fuel costs due to the global situation, which could affect operational aspects. Nevertheless, the government remains committed to maintaining service quality for pilgrims.
“In a challenging global situation, we remain committed to providing the best services for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah Almudi, stated that his visit is part of follow-up efforts to ensure readiness of services for Duyufurrahman (guests of Allah), including Indonesian Hajj pilgrims.
“This visit is a follow-up to our coordination to ensure that the journey of Hajj pilgrims proceeds well. The Saudi Embassy in Indonesia is committed to providing full support for the smooth organisation of the Hajj pilgrimage,” said Faisal.
He affirmed that Saudi Arabia is in a safe and stable condition and continues to maintain the security of the two holy cities for Muslims worldwide.
“Saudi Arabia is currently in a state of peace. We are very attentive to the interests of Muslims and continue to strive to maintain stability, including encouraging tensions in the region not to continue,” he added.
The Menhaj emphasised that it will continue to strengthen coordination with the Saudi Arabian Government and all stakeholders to ensure the Hajj pilgrimage proceeds smoothly and provides comfort and blessings for all pilgrims.