Baitul Izzah Grand Mosque incident marks escalation in unrest over police brutality, austerity measures, and lawmaker benefits; buildings torched in multiple provinces.
President Prabowo restructures Hajj management (BP Haji) under a centralized ministry-tier body to streamline services and eliminate bureaucratic overlap.
Nyai Nur Fadillah, a 45-year-old pilgrim from Sidoarjo, Indonesia, passed away on May 8, 2025, due to illness while traveling to Madinah for Hajj 2025 as part of the SUB 20 group.
In preparation for the upcoming Hajj season 1446/2025, Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted the issuance of new short-term visas—including business, e-tourist, and family visit visas—for citizens of 14 countries. This measure, effective from April 13, 2025, aims to better coordinate arrivals and ensure safety during the pilgrimage.
Indonesia has an annual Hajj quota of about 200,000 pilgrims. Currently, this leads to a waiting period of at least 25 years for many Indonesians wishing to perform the pilgrimage.