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Indonesian Haj Pilgrim Dies in Mecca After Bathroom Fall

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A haj pilgrim from Lebak, Banten, Indonesia, died in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, after falling in the bathroom while preparing for afternoon prayers.
  • The 66-year-old pilgrim, Adsuki, was taken to An Nur Hospital but passed away, and was buried in Mecca.
  • This is the first reported death of a Lebak haj pilgrim from the 18th group, and officials urge remaining pilgrims to prioritize health and rest.

A haj pilgrim from Lebak, Banten, Indonesia, identified as Adsuki, 66, died in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, June 1st. The incident occurred when Adsuki fell in the bathroom while preparing to perform the Ashar prayer.

The victim was known as Adsuki (66), a resident of Cibeber, Lebak, and had been referred to An Nur Hospital, Saudi Arabia.

— Halimatussa’diahHead of the Lebak Regency Ministry of Religious Affairs office, confirming the pilgrim's identity and initial treatment.

After the fall, Adsuki was taken to An Nur Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Family members, who were also part of the 18th pilgrim group, indicated that Adsuki suffered from a stomach condition. Despite receiving treatment, Adsuki passed away at 18:30 local time and was subsequently buried in Mecca.

The deceased was suspected to have a stomach illness based on information from his family who were also in the same group.

— Halimatussa’diahExplaining the suspected cause of death.

Halimatussa’diah, head of the Lebak Regency Ministry of Religious Affairs office, confirmed the death. This marks the first reported fatality among the 391 pilgrims in the 18th group, which largely consists of elderly individuals. The group had been seen off by Lebak Regent Mochamad Hasbi Asyidiki on May 15, 2026.

The deceased was buried in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

— Halimatussa’diahConfirming the burial location.

Officials are urging the remaining pilgrims to maintain their health, ensure adequate rest, and consume nutritious food, especially after the peak of the Hajj rituals. Those with pre-existing conditions are advised to adhere strictly to their medication schedules and consult medical staff if they feel unwell. The office expressed hopes for the health and safe return of all Lebak pilgrims, wishing them a blessed Hajj.

We hope that the haj pilgrims from Lebak are given health and can return to their homeland safely and achieve a mabrur Hajj.

— Halimatussa’diahExpressing well wishes for the remaining pilgrims.
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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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