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Lombok Hajj Pilgrims to Arrive Back in NTB on June 1, 2026

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Lombok, Indonesia, is scheduled to return from Saudi Arabia on June 1, 2026.
  • Officials have prepared 81 personnel at Lombok Airport to manage the arrival process, including family pick-ups and handover to local authorities.
  • The arrival process is divided into three phases to ensure a smooth and orderly reception for the pilgrims.

The first contingent of Hajj pilgrims from Lombok, Indonesia, is set to arrive back in their home province on Monday, June 1, 2026, after completing their pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

The team has prepared the arrival flow for the NTB pilgrims.

— Lalu Muhamad AminConfirming the preparations for the Hajj pilgrims' return to Lombok.

According to Lalu Muhamad Amin, Head of the NTB Provincial Office of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the pilgrims are expected to land at Lombok Airport at 8:15 PM local time. "The team has prepared the arrival flow for the NTB pilgrims," he stated on Friday, May 29, 2026.

To manage the homecoming, 81 personnel will be stationed at critical points within Lombok Airport. Their roles will include facilitating family reunions, managing pilgrim placement, and overseeing the handover process from provincial to local government authorities. "The division of roles and task points has been agreed upon by all Hajj organizing committees to reduce overlapping duties," Amin explained.

The division of roles and task points has been agreed upon by all Hajj organizing committees to reduce overlapping duties.

— Lalu Muhamad AminExplaining the coordination efforts for managing the pilgrim arrivals.

The entire arrival process has been structured into three main phases: initial pick-up by families, pilgrim accommodation, and the formal handover from the provincial government to district/city governments for final release to families. This phased approach aims to ensure the process is "neat, orderly, and without obstacles," with close coordination among all involved parties. Special attention is being given to key areas to prevent congestion and confusion during the transfer of pilgrims.

This phased approach aims to ensure the process is "neat, orderly, and without obstacles," with close coordination among all involved parties.

— Lalu Muhamad AminDescribing the objective of the three-phase arrival system for Hajj 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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