Staying in Mina Still a Challenge for Pilgrims, Hajj Oversight Team Proposes Tiered Tents

Chair of DPR Commission VIII and member of the 2026 Hajj Oversight Team (Timwas), Marwan Dasopang, has proposed constructing tiered tents to address overcrowding among Indonesian pilgrims in Mina during the peak Hajj rituals. In a statement received in Jakarta on Friday (29 May 2026), he said the proposal could be considered if expanding the Mina area is not possible due to land constraints. “We must start thinking of new formulas. If Mina cannot be expanded, options such as tiered tents or other schemes that allow more spacious and humane accommodation for pilgrims should be considered,” he said. He also suggested implementing the tanazul scheme for Indonesian pilgrims whose hotels are near Mina. Tanazul allows pilgrims to avoid staying overnight in tents and return to their designated accommodations. “Of approximately 201,000 Indonesian pilgrims, around 60,000 could potentially stay in hotels with proper arrangements while complying with regulations,” he added. Dasopang believes that if implemented, this scheme would significantly ease space constraints for pilgrims remaining in tents.