Puan Urges Mitigation Measures for 2026 Hajj Operations Amid Conflict
JAKARTA — The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, has requested all relevant parties to conduct evaluation and prepare mitigation measures concerning the implementation of hajj pilgrimage in 2026, which will occur amid the prevailing conflict situation.
“Whatever problems or matters related to the pilgrimage must still be implemented in the best possible manner. However, we also request all relevant parties to conduct evaluation and mitigation or anticipatory measures regarding the situation unfolding,” Puan stated at the Parliamentary Complex in Jakarta on Thursday (12 March 2026).
Puan noted that the House of Representatives will prepare studies and evaluation regarding the readiness of hajj implementation this year. “In order to provide safety, continue to ensure safety and comfort for Indonesian hajj pilgrims who will, God willing, proceed with their hajj pilgrimage,” she said.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Menhaj), led by Minister Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, has previously confirmed that the 2026 hajj pilgrimage remains on schedule. “Today we are still on schedule. There have been no changes. Praise be to God. God willing, this will continue to proceed smoothly,” Irfan stated following a meeting with Commission VIII of the House of Representatives at the Parliamentary Complex.
Irfan also confirmed that all preparations related to the dispatch of 2026 hajj pilgrims continue to proceed as planned. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is maintaining ongoing communication regarding hajj implementation preparations. “We consider everything to be on schedule. And we pray that Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr will bring peace to all of us, so that everything proceeds well,” Irfan said.
Irfan emphasised that the primary consideration in implementing this year’s hajj is the security and safety of prospective pilgrims. “Of course, we will monitor the situation developments there, and the decision will be made based on consultations and input from colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others,” he added.