Minister confirms hotel complex will not be ready for 2026 Hajj, citing standard construction timelines, with phased opening expected within two years.
Indonesian National airline signs three-year agreement with Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, guaranteeing capacity and reduced fares for pilgrims over the next three pilgrimage seasons.
Rescue teams struggle to reach cut-off communities after rare cyclone triggers catastrophic flooding across three provinces, displacing 1.4 million people.
New law recognizes self-arranged pilgrimages alongside traditional package tours, giving Indonesian Muslims flexibility in planning their spiritual journeys to Saudi Arabia.
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.