Ministry of Hajj: 11 NTB Pilgrims Deceased in the Holy Land

The Regional Office of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) has announced that 11 pilgrims from the Lombok embarkation have been reported deceased in the Holy Land, Saudi Arabia, during this year’s hajj season.

The Head of Kemenhaj NTB, Lalu Muhamad Amin, stated that the office will schedule condolence visits to the families of the pilgrims in East Lombok Regency, followed by visits to families from Central Lombok Regency. He explained that these visits will be conducted alongside the repatriation and welcoming process of pilgrims returning to their home regions.

In addition to those from East Lombok, five deceased pilgrims originated from Sumbawa Island. Three pilgrims were from Bima Regency, while the remaining two were from Sumbawa Regency, he added.

Visits to Sumbawa Island are also being scheduled. However, assistance to the bereaved families has already been provided by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah offices at the regency level. The Heads of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah offices in Bima and Sumbawa Regencies have already conducted direct visits to the families of the deceased pilgrims, according to Lalu Amin.

According to Kemenhaj NTB data, the total number of pilgrims from NTB who have passed away in the Holy Land to date has reached 11. The breakdown includes three individuals from Central Lombok, three from East Lombok, three from Bima Regency, and two from Sumbawa Regency.