Indonesia focuses on Hajj services post-Armuzna, begins pilgrim repatriation

Indonesia is managing the post-pilgrimage phase of the Hajj, focusing on the smooth return of its citizens and the ongoing services for those still in Saudi Arabia. As of Friday, June 5, 2026, a significant portion of Indonesian pilgrims have already begun their journey home.

More than 27,000 Indonesian Hajj pilgrims, comprising 69 batches, have been sent back to Indonesia from Makkah. This repatriation process from Makkah is scheduled to continue until June 15. Following this, the focus will shift to pilgrims departing from Madinah. The second wave of Indonesian pilgrims is expected to arrive in Madinah on June 7.

To ensure readiness, the Amirul Hajj delegation, led by the Indonesian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, has arrived in Madinah. Their mission is to confirm that all necessary arrangements, including accommodation, catering, and health services, are in place for the arriving pilgrims. Minister Yusuf emphasized the importance of maintaining service quality throughout the entire Hajj operational period, stating, "The completion of the Hajj peak (Armuzna) does not mean the completion of Hajj services. In general, the appreciation from various parties has been quite good, so we must maintain this performance until the end of the Hajj operational period."

As part of quality control, the Amirul Hajj delegation has inspected kitchens in Madinah to ensure food supplies meet the required standards. While current feedback on catering has been positive, the minister stressed that complacency in the final month could negatively impact the overall assessment of the services provided.

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The completion of the Hajj peak (Armuzna) does not mean the completion of Hajj services. In general, the appreciation from various parties has been quite good, so we must maintain this performance until the end of the Hajj operational period.