Parliament Values Hajj Operations Will Proceed Smoothly as Saudi Arabia Has Yet to Issue Restrictions

A member of the Indonesian Parliament’s Commission VIII stated that hajj operations for 2026 will proceed smoothly since Saudi Arabia has not yet provided any formal indication of restrictions on the pilgrimage’s conduct.

“We in Commission VIII are continuously overseeing preparations for the 2026 hajj comprehensively, including regulatory, technical, and financing aspects, as well as the planned preparations being undertaken by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah,” stated the Commission member in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Nevertheless, the official cautioned that the Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, must maintain intensive communication with Saudi Arabian authorities to clarify the situation for prospective Indonesian hajj pilgrims.

“The public is urged to remain calm as there are currently no indications that conflict will disrupt the holy regions of Makkah and Madinah,” the official said.

Additionally, the official requested that the government strengthen coordination to anticipate all possible scenarios whilst ensuring that pilgrim services remain optimal without reducing quotas or standards.

Commission VIII of the Indonesian Parliament, the official stated, is committed to strict oversight to ensure that hajj in 1447 H/2026 CE can be conducted safely and comfortably for all prospective Indonesian pilgrims.

Previously, the Saudi Arabian government, through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, confirmed that pilgrims can continue to perform umrah worship safely despite the escalation of conflict in the Middle East region.

“Security conditions in Saudi Arabian territory, particularly in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah, are reported to be safe and conducive. Umrah pilgrims currently in these areas can continue their worship peacefully and without significant disruption,” stated the Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

The minister explained that the escalation of conflict in the Middle East has impacted regional security stability and international air transportation activities. Several countries in the region have closed their airspace, particularly on routes that have served as the main corridors for international flights heading towards the Gulf region.