TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs will hold an isbat session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to determine the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijri, the Islamic fasting month observed by Muslims worldwide. The meeting will be led by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar and will take place at the H.M. Rasjidi Auditorium … Read more
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
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Religious Affairs Ministry will hold a determination session or Isbat session for the beginning of Syawal 1446 Hijriah or determining Eid al-Fitr on Ramadan 29, which coincides with March 29, 2025. “As usual, the Isbat session is always held on Syakban 29 to mark the beginning of Ramadan, Ramadan 29 to mark … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The process of providing accommodation, transportation, consumption, and general services for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims has entered the contract-signing stage. The Hajj Affairs Office (KUH) at the Indonesian Consulate General in Jeddah is gradually contract signings with service providers in Saudi Arabia. In the initial phase, the contract was signed with accommodation providers in … Read more
Tempo.co, Jakarta – Ramadan is one of the most anticipated months for Muslims worldwide. During this holy month, Muslims fulfill the obligatory fast from dawn to sunset, along with various other acts of worship and good deeds to seek blessings from Allah. The start date of Ramadan 2025/1446 Hijri is eagerly awaited by many to … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Religious Affairs revealed the reasons for reducing the hajj companion quota by up to 50 percent by the Government of Saudi Arabia. Hilman Latief, Director General of Hajj and Umrah, said this is not because Indonesia’s hajj assistance has been inefficient. According to Hilman, the Government of Saudi Arabia took … Read more