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Indonesia Considers Review of 2026 Hajj Amid Middle East War

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s National Commission on Hajj stated that the continuation of the 2026 pilgrimage depends heavily on the Saudi government’s policy amid increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Mustolih Siradj, the chair of the National Commission on Hajj, stated that the conflict in the Middle East, due to the war between the United States … Read more

Minister: 2026 Hajj Departure Remains on Schedule Despite Iran War

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, spoke about the likelihood of 2026 Hajj being canceled amid the escalating war between Iran and the US and its ally Israel. He stated that the ministry will continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East, including considering various recommendations from other ministries, one … Read more

Weakening Rupiah Not Expected to Impact 2026 Hajj Fees

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that the movement of the Indonesian Rupiah exchange rate against the U.S. Dollar and Saudi Riyal does not impact the amount of the 2026 Hajj Cost (BPIH) to be paid by pilgrims. The government claims that the fluctuating exchange rates have been anticipated since the beginning by … Read more

Saudi Arabia implores pilgrims to stay indoors over extreme heat

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The government of Saudi Arabia have urged pilgrims that are undergoing the 2025 Hajj to stay indoors as a result of the extreme heat that has permeated Mecca City. Hajj Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah advised pilgrims, many of whom are from different nations in the world, to refrain from leaving their tents between 10:00 am and … Read more

Today’s Top 3 News: Indonesia Urged Not to Rush Diplomatic Ties with Israel

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, June 02, 2025. Here are the highlights: Indonesia Urged Not to Rush Diplomatic Ties with Israel; Hajj Furoda Visa Not Issued; Indonesian Govt: It’s Under Saudi Authority; and HBO Harry Potter Series: Get to Know the New 3 Cast Members. The following is the list of the … Read more

Indonesian Citizen Dies in Jumum Desert While Attempting to Enter Mecca Illegally

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – A tragic incident has claimed the life of an Indonesian citizen, identified as SM, who died in the Jumum Desert, Saudi Arabia. SM had tried to enter the city of Mecca without proper authorization, taking a perilous desert route in the process. The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Jeddah … Read more

bne IntelliNews – Thousands of Indonesian pilgrims denied Hajj as Saudi Arabia suspends special visa issuance

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Thousands of Indonesian pilgrims hoping to perform Hajj using the furoda visa have been left stranded after Saudi Arabia halted the issuance of these special visas for the 2025 pilgrimage season, Jakarta Globe reported. The announcement came less than a week before the key ritual at Arafat on June 5. The furoda visa is a … Read more

Indonesian Pilgrim Dies Attempting Illegal Desert Route to Mecca for Hajj

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – An Indonesian citizen, identified by the initials SM, tragically died in the Jumum desert area of Saudi Arabia during the 2025 Hajj season. The cause of death was severe dehydration, sustained while attempting to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca via an unauthorized desert route. The Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah reported … Read more

Last Group of Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Arrives in Saudi Arabia

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The final group of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 02:45 local time. This arrival marks the completion of the pilgrimage arrival series for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims for the 1446 Hijri/2025 season. Abdul Basir, an Indonesian Hajj official at … Read more