135,000 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Sacrifice Dam, Meat Prioritized for Palestinians

During the 2026 Hajj season, Indonesian pilgrims achieved a significant milestone by performing their dam (hadyu) sacrifices through the official Adahi program. Approximately 135,000 Indonesian pilgrims utilized this service, ensuring their religious obligations were met through a secure and accountable system established by the Saudi Arabian government.

A notable aspect of this year's dam program is the prioritization of the meat for distribution to Palestinians. M. Afief Mundzir, Coordinator for Worship Guidance and Dam at the Hajj Committee for Saudi Arabia, personally inspected the dam slaughter facilities at Adahi in Makkah. He confirmed that the process, which occurred after the peak of the Hajj rituals on the Day of Tarwiyah, proceeded smoothly.

Afief highlighted that the successful management of these sacrifices by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provided a seamless experience for Indonesian pilgrims. "Alhamdulillah, this year our Hajj pilgrims could channel their dam through the official channels designated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's authorities," he stated. "The number is very large, and this proves that Hajj services can be managed well, safely, comfortably, and accountably."

The substantial number of Indonesian pilgrims participating in the Adahi program underscores their confidence in the official mechanism. The Director of Regular Hajj Pilgrimage Guidance at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah emphasized that using official channels guarantees adherence to Islamic law in the slaughter process and ensures the meat distribution is measured and accountable.