Murur Scheme: Elderly and High-Risk Pilgrims to be Directly Transported to Mina

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MAKKAH – The Hajj Organising Committee (PPIH) of Saudi Arabia is finalising the ‘murur’ scheme to safeguard the safety and comfort of Indonesian pilgrims categorised as high-risk and elderly ahead of the peak of Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina (Armuzna). Through this scheme, high-risk and elderly pilgrims, along with their companions, will be transported directly from Arafah to Mina after performing the Wuquf ritual without having to descend and stay overnight in Muzdalifah. Director General of Hajj and Umrah Organisation at the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenhaj) and Deputy Head II of PPIH Saudi Arabia, Puji Raharjo, said that this proactive measure is being taken to reduce congestion in Muzdalifah while also protecting the health of vulnerable pilgrims. “Due to limited space in Muzdalifah, some of our high-risk pilgrims, elderly pilgrims, those with comorbidities, and their companions will be transported directly to Mina,” said Puji on Saturday (16/5/2026). He explained that pilgrims included in the ‘murur’ category will board buses directly from Arafah to Mina after performing the Wuquf ritual.