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Hajj pilgrimage peak phase ends; Indonesian deputy minister apologizes for issues

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The peak phase of the Hajj pilgrimage in Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina has concluded, with Indonesian pilgrims who opted for Nafar Tsani departing Mina for their hotels in Mecca.
  • Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, confirmed that all Indonesian pilgrims have left Mina, marking the end of the Armuzna phase.
  • Simanjuntak acknowledged some shortcomings in areas like tent services and transportation, which will be evaluated internally by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

The peak Hajj pilgrimage phase, known as Armuzna, encompassing Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina, has officially concluded. Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, announced that all Indonesian pilgrims who chose the Nafar Tsani option have departed Mina and returned to their hotels in Mecca.

Today is the departure of pilgrims performing Nafar Tsani. This is the final group, following the departure of Nafar Awal pilgrims yesterday. This means all our pilgrims who have completed the stoning of the Jamarat, both Nafar Awal and Nafar Tsani, are finished.

— Dahnil Anzar SimanjuntakDeputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah RI, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, speaking about the conclusion of the Armuzna phase of the Hajj pilgrimage.

"Today marks the departure of pilgrims performing Nafar Tsani. This is the final group, following the departure of Nafar Awal pilgrims yesterday. This means all our pilgrims who have completed the stoning of the Jamarat, both Nafar Awal and Nafar Tsani, are finished," Simanjuntak stated while observing the final movements of pilgrims in Mina on Saturday (May 30, 2026).

By 3:00 PM Saudi Arabian Time, the Indonesian pilgrims' camping area in Mina was confirmed to be empty, with no pilgrims remaining in the tents. "All our Hajj pilgrims have left Mina. Mina is clear of our pilgrims. They are returning to their hotels and preparing for their next activities in the Holy Land," he added.

All our Hajj pilgrims have left Mina. Mina is clear of our pilgrims. They are returning to their hotels and preparing for their next activities in the Holy Land.

— Dahnil Anzar SimanjuntakDeputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah RI, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, confirming the evacuation of Indonesian pilgrims from Mina.

Despite claiming the Armuzna phase proceeded well with significant improvements in Hajj operations, Simanjuntak acknowledged some issues. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has received notes on areas needing evaluation, including tent services and transportation schemes. Some pilgrims reportedly experienced difficulties finding their tents. "We have received notes from various parties in good faith. Regarding services in the Mina tents, Arafah tents, as well as the management of Muzdalifah and Murur, these will certainly be subjects of evaluation for us," Simanjuntak revealed.

Notes from various parties are received in good faith. Regarding services in the Mina tents, Arafah tents, as well as the management of Muzdalifah and Murur, these will certainly be subjects of evaluation for us.

— Dahnil Anzar SimanjuntakDeputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah RI, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, acknowledging areas for improvement in the Hajj operations.
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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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