Hajj Costs for 2027 to Rise, Saudi Arabia Blocks Rp66 Billion in Pilgrim Funds

The cost of the Hajj pilgrimage for Indonesian pilgrims in 2027 is projected to rise by 10-15%, reaching an estimated Rp107,340,172.02 per person. This increase, discussed during a meeting between the Indonesian House of Representatives' Commission VIII and the Ministry of Religious Affairs, is attributed partly to global economic factors and changes in services mandated by Saudi Arabia, including the discontinuation of the cheapest service class.

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The government proposes an average BPIH per pilgrim of Rp107,340,172.02 with a Bipih composition of Rp42,936,068.81 or 40 percent and a benefit value of Rp64,404,103.21 or 60 percent.

Pilgrims will bear 40% of this increased cost, amounting to Rp42,936,068.81. The remaining 60%, or Rp64,404,103.21, will be subsidized through the Hajj Financial Management Agency's (BPKH) benefit value. This adjustment aims to accommodate enhanced services, such as improved accommodation in Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina, and better catering.

Adding to the financial concerns, Saudi Arabia has blocked Rp66 billion (14 million riyals) of advance payments for Indonesia's 2027 Hajj. This action stems from alleged insurance violations during the 2026 Hajj, reportedly involving around 600 pilgrims. The Ministry of Religious Affairs is working to clarify these discrepancies, which also involve inconsistencies in financial data between the ministry and the BPKH regarding the number of pilgrims and the overall Hajj operational budget.

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Of course, the service in Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina will be different. The tents are different, the mattresses are different sizes. Then other services, we hope the food and consumption will also see a slight increase.

Despite the rising costs and financial hurdles, the ministry assures that service quality will improve. The meeting also highlighted the need for clearer financial data synchronization between the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the BPKH to ensure accurate budget calculations for future Hajj operations.

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And of course, this will affect the amount of money, so we will question which figure is the correct one.