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Bogor Regency to Build 'Zamzam Tower' for Hajj and Umrah Embarkation

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bogor Regency, West Java, will soon build a hajj and umrah embarkation facility modeled after Zamzam Tower.
  • The project, slated for a tender process in December 2026, aims to provide a dedicated facility for pilgrims.
  • The new embarkation center will feature a 99-meter-tall tower, similar to the Zamzam Tower in Mecca.

Bogor Regency in West Java is set to construct a new hajj and umrah embarkation facility, designed to resemble the iconic Zamzam Tower. The project is scheduled to go through a tender process in December 2026, with the aim of establishing a dedicated hub for pilgrims.

The planned facility will include a prominent 99-meter-tall tower, drawing inspiration from the Zamzam Tower located in Mecca. This ambitious construction signifies a major development for religious tourism and pilgrimage services in the region. The initiative is expected to enhance the experience for those undertaking the hajj and umrah journeys, providing them with a more organized and potentially spiritually resonant environment.

Officials have indicated that the project is moving forward, with the tender process marking a significant step towards its realization. The development is anticipated to boost local infrastructure and potentially attract more religious tourism to Bogor Regency.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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