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Bogor to build Hajj and Umrah embarkation facility with $9.3 million budget

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bogor Regency, Indonesia, plans to build a Hajj and Umrah embarkation facility resembling the Zamzam Tower.
  • The project, budgeted at 142 billion Indonesian rupiah, is slated for completion by 2027-2028 using the regional budget.
  • This facility aims to simplify travel for Bogor's large Muslim population, who currently must transit through Pondok Gede Embarkation in Jakarta.

The Bogor Regency government in Indonesia is set to construct a dedicated Hajj and Umrah embarkation facility, designed to resemble the Zamzam Tower. The project, located in the vicinity of the Masjid Raya Nurul Wathon in Cibinong, is planned to be funded by the Bogor Regency's regional budget, with an allocation of 142 billion Indonesian rupiah (approximately $9.3 million USD) for the 2027 fiscal year.

Bupati (Regent) Bogor, Rudy Susmanto, explained that the facility's primary goal is to ease the pilgrimage journey for residents of Bogor Regency, which has a population exceeding 5.6 million. Bogor consistently receives one of the largest Hajj quotas in Indonesia, with 3,450 pilgrims this year. Currently, these pilgrims must travel to the Pondok Gede Embarkation in Jakarta, a process the new facility aims to eliminate.

Insyaallah later in 2027-2028, we will see the region's financial capability. If possible and God willing the central government helps, we want Bogor Regency to have its own Hajj embarkation.

— Rudy SusmantoBupati Bogor Rudy Susmanto expressed his hope for the facility's completion and potential central government assistance.

Susmanto expressed hope for the facility to be operational by 2027-2028, contingent on the region's financial capacity and potential central government support. The tender process for the construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026, allowing physical construction to commence in early 2027.

The time factor is not enough to build a hotel. Because we have the tender process and other stages, there are only about six months left.

— Eko MujiartoThe Head of the Housing and Settlement Agency explained the reason for the construction delay.

Eko Mujiarto, Head of the Bogor Regency Housing and Settlement Agency, noted that the seven-story building was initially planned for the current fiscal year. However, due to time constraints in the tender and construction phases, the project was postponed to ensure a more optimal and less rushed execution. He stated that rushing the project now could compromise its quality.

The Masjid Raya Nurul Wathon itself, situated on a 2.6-hectare site, was developed with a budget of 112 billion rupiah from the 2025 regional budget. The mosque complex includes a 99-meter-high Menara Tauhid (Tower of Monotheism) and a miniature Kaaba for Hajj practice, alongside other Islamic-themed ornaments.

If forced now, I'm afraid it won't be optimal. So we postpone it until next year so that the work time is sufficient.

— Eko MujiartoThe Head of the Housing and Settlement Agency further elaborated on the decision to delay the project for better quality.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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