Ministry of Hajj: Nearly 6,000 Indonesian Hajj Participants Have Arrived in Madinah

Pilgrims are urged to always maintain their health and not to overexert themselves, given that the series of Hajj rituals is still long. Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) reported that the first wave of Indonesian prospective Hajj pilgrims who have arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, number nearly 6,000 people following the commencement of the 1447 Hijriah Hajj mission on 22 April 2026. The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Jeddah, Yusron B. Ambary, requested that pilgrims who have arrived limit their movements and reduce unnecessary outdoor activities to preserve their health. “Pilgrims are expected to always maintain their health and not to overexert themselves, considering that the series of Hajj rituals is still long,” Yusron stated in his remarks in Jakarta on Thursday. He explained that the majority of Indonesian Hajj participants are elderly, so they are reminded not to push themselves in worship if their physical condition is not fit. Meanwhile, the Head of the Madinah Working Area, Khalilurrahman, also advised pilgrims to be wary of weather changes in Madinah by using personal protective equipment. “Pilgrims are advised to use umbrellas, sunglasses, masks, and comfortable footwear. In addition, it is important to drink water regularly, about two to three sips every 20–30 minutes,” he said. On the first day of arrival, nearly 6,000 Indonesian Hajj participants landed at Amir Muhammad bin Abdul Aziz Airport, Madinah. Based on data, 5,997 people from 15 flight groups (kloter) arrived gradually until Wednesday (22/4) at 22.55 Saudi time. These pilgrims originate from various embarkation points in Indonesia, including Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Medan, Lombok, Solo, and Makassar.