Indonesia to Start Building Hajj Village in Makkah in December
Danantara will start building its Hajj Village in Makkah in December, after buying a 4.4-hectare plot in the Thakher district on October 18, 2026.
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Indonesia to Send First Hajj 2027 Flight on 11 April
Indonesia will send its first Hajj 2027 flight to Madinah on 11 April. Pilgrims enter dormitories on 10 April, and Wukuf at Arafah is on 15 May.
Indonesia Cuts Hajj Waiting Time to 14 Years
Pilgrims leaving this year face an average Hajj waiting time of 14 years, down from 26 years, after the ministry cleared 400,000 invalid records.
Indonesia Finds 400,000 Invalid Records in Hajj Queue
Data checks could cut Indonesia’s average Hajj waiting period to just 14-15 years.
Indonesia Launches Sharia-Compliant Gold ETF
New Islamic finance product lets investors trade gold on the Indonesia Stock Exchange without holding physical bullion.
Hajj 2026: Indonesian Woman Aged 104 Becomes Oldest Pilgrim at Hajj
Mbah Marsiyah, born in 1921, saved for years by selling porridge — keeping her dream secret until her money was ready.
Hajj 2026: Indonesia To Provide 3 Million Self-Heating Meals for Hajj Pilgrims
New heatless food technology lets pilgrims warm meals using only water, with no stove or electricity needed.
Hajj 2026: First Hajj Flights To Arrive on April 18 From Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India
The first Hajj 2026 flights carrying pilgrims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia are scheduled to land in Saudi Arabia on April 18, 2026 — marking the official start of the Hajj 2026 arrival season.
Indonesia Cuts Hajj 2026 Cost by Rp2 Million Per Pilgrim Despite Rising Fuel Prices
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Hajj 2026 costs will be reduced by Rp2 million per pilgrim — approximately US$117 — bringing the total to Rp87,409,366 (US$5,145) per pilgrim, despite significant increases in aviation fuel prices.
Bus Carrying Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Catches Fire Near Madinah, All 24 Passengers Unharmed
A bus transporting 24 Indonesian Umrah pilgrims caught fire on a highway near Madinah on March 26, 2026, after a tyre burst and smoke emerged from the front of the vehicle. All passengers evacuated safely with no injuries.
Indonesian Pilgrim Saved After Suffering Heart Attack In Masjid an-Nabawi
Ambulance teams arrived within 2 minutes and 56 seconds, performing successful CPR that saved the patient’s life after Maghrib prayer.
Indonesia To Buy New Land Near Masjid al Haram For Hajj Village
Indonesia’s Donantara plans to build 13 towers to accommodate up to 22,000 pilgrims after securing prime real estate near Makkah’s Grand mosque.
Indonesia to Ship 2,280 Tonnes of Domestic Rice for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
The export will cut catering costs and meet pilgrims’ preference for Indonesian rice, with shipments targeted during early Ramadan.
Indonesia to Provide Free Meals for Mothers and Toddlers During Ramadan 2026
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) continues during school holidays and Ramadan month, focusing pregnant women and young children to combat stunting.
Indonesian Hajj Village Project in Makkah Set for 2028 Launch
Minister confirms hotel complex will not be ready for 2026 Hajj, citing standard construction timelines, with phased opening expected within two years.