Saudi Ambassador Uncertain on Increased Hajj Quota for Indonesia Next Year

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah Al Amoudi, has stated that he cannot yet confirm whether Indonesia will receive an increased quota for the Hajj pilgrimage next year. The decision on Hajj quotas rests with the Saudi Arabian government and adheres to internationally agreed-upon regulations.

Al Amoudi explained that Hajj quotas are set based on international decisions, including agreements that consider the Muslim population of each nation. He indicated that the current approach aligns with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) guidelines. "We hope all Indonesian Muslims can perform Hajj. But because of the limited space in the Holy Land, there are also limitations in receiving pilgrims in the Holy Land," he said.

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For the increase in the Hajj quota, I will follow the decision of the Saudi Arabian Government and it is in accordance with the decisions of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation). We are still looking at it like that, in accordance with the number of Muslims in each country.

His remarks come amid ongoing efforts by the Indonesian government to secure a higher Hajj quota. As the world's most populous Muslim nation, Indonesia has been seeking increased quotas to shorten the waiting times for its citizens eager to perform the pilgrimage. The capacity of the holy sites remains the primary constraint on the number of pilgrims accepted annually.

The ambassador made these comments while attending the Hajj Appreciation 2026 event hosted by Saudia Airlines in Jakarta on Thursday evening (July 9, 2026). The event celebrated the Hajj season, highlighting the logistical and spiritual significance of the pilgrimage.

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We hope all Indonesian Muslims can perform Hajj. But because of the limited space in the Holy Land, there are also limitations in receiving pilgrims in the Holy Land.