“As of now, everything is still on schedule. Hopefully, there will be no changes leading up to the first departure on April 22,” he said in Surabaya.
He confirmed that preparations for Indonesian pilgrims are proceeding smoothly, with accommodation, transportation, and other services fully organized and operational ahead of departures.
Minister Yusuf added that funding for the pilgrimage has been secured and meets all expected requirements.
Direct flights to Saudi Arabia remain available and have not been affected by geopolitical developments, he noted.
The Indonesian government continues close coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to monitor the situation and maintain up-to-date scheduling information.
“As of today, they have confirmed there are no schedule changes,” the minister said.
He also reiterated that the quota for elderly pilgrims remains at five percent of the total, in line with existing regulations.
Umrah pilgrimages continue to operate safely, with strict supervision to ensure pilgrims’ guaranteed return, Yusuf said.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has met with travel organizers to ensure pilgrims complete their journey and return home safely.
The ministry issued the 2026 Hajj plan, with pilgrims scheduled to enter Hajj dormitories starting April 21.
The first wave of departures is set for April 22, while the second wave will begin on May 7.
Following the conclusion of Hajj, Indonesian pilgrims are scheduled to return home between June 1 and July 1, 2026.
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Translator: Willi I, Faizal F, Raka Adji
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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