55% of Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Have Returned Home

The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is overseeing the safe and smooth return of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims. As of the 59th day of Hajj operations and the 17th day of the return period, 55 percent of all Indonesian pilgrims have arrived back home.

Ministry spokesperson Maria Assegaff reported that 114,236 pilgrims and officers have landed in Indonesia. She detailed that 267 batches departed from Jeddah Airport and 33 from Madinah Airport. Additionally, 192 batches, comprising 74,441 individuals, are moving from Mecca to Madinah as part of the second wave of returns.

Assegaff expressed gratitude to the Hajj and Umrah Organizing Committee (PPIH), the Saudi Arabian government, and all involved parties. Special thanks were extended to the Indonesian pilgrims for their discipline and adherence to regulations during the repatriation process. She highlighted that pilgrim compliance, particularly in not packing Zamzam water in checked or carry-on luggage, is crucial for flight safety and speeds up airport procedures.