Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Banned from Stoning Jamarat During Midday Heat

Indonesian Hajj pilgrims currently in Mina, Saudi Arabia, face a new restriction: they are forbidden from performing the Jamarat stoning ritual during the hottest part of the day, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Saudi time. This measure is a direct response to the scorching temperatures, which can reach up to 43 degrees Celsius.

Ian Heryawan, the head of the Indonesian Hajj Pilgrimage Organizing Committee (PPIH) in Saudi Arabia and Director General of Hajj Services at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, announced the directive. "All pilgrims must follow the established regulations that from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, do not leave the tents," he stated in a video message.

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All pilgrims must follow the established regulations that from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, do not leave the tents.

The prohibition originates from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Heryawan emphasized that the primary goal is to guarantee the safety and well-being of all pilgrims, with a particular focus on the Indonesian contingent. "We instruct all field officers to implement this instruction to the best of their ability," he added.

Pilgrims are required to stay within their tents during the specified hours. They must also strictly follow the approved crowd movement plans, under the direct supervision of the Hajj mission and service providers, to ensure their safety throughout the pilgrimage.

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We instruct all field officers to implement this instruction to the best of their ability.