Final Hajj Pilgrims Depart Madinah, Completing Second Wave Repatriation

The departure of the UPG 43 Hajj pilgrim group marks the conclusion of the second wave of Indonesian pilgrims returning from Madinah. Khalilurrahman, head of the Madinah Hajj organizing committee, expressed gratitude for the smooth repatriation process.

He noted that the pilgrims felt touched and pleased with the services provided by the Madinah Hajj committee, particularly those in Sector 3. On the final day of operations, seven groups totaling 4,919 Indonesian Hajj pilgrims departed. Khalilurrahman hoped that the services rendered would be considered good deeds for all staff involved.

With the final group's departure, all 99,000 Indonesian pilgrims who arrived in Madinah during the second phase have been successfully sent back to Indonesia. Khalilurrahman attributed this success to the guidance of the Minister and Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, as well as the leadership and staff of the Madinah Hajj organizing committee across all sectors.

The Madinah committee is now preparing for the return of its staff, scheduled from July 1 to 3, 2026, via Madinah and Jeddah airports. Khalilurrahman assured that all staff have received briefings on flight regulations, including baggage rules. He also conveyed apologies for any shortcomings in service during the pilgrims' stay in Madinah and wished both pilgrims and staff a 'mabrur' Hajj.