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.
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Danantara Invests SAR 6 Billion in Makkah Hotel and Land
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara has completed its purchase of Novotel Makkah Thakher and 14 land plots in Makkah, with over SAR 6 billion invested.
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.
Hajj 2027: 10 Countries With the Highest Quotas
Some countries have locked in official 2027 Hajj numbers, while others still work off last year’s figures as Saudi Arabia finalizes the full list.
Indonesia Finds 400,000 Invalid Records in Hajj Queue
Data checks could cut Indonesia’s average Hajj waiting period to just 14-15 years.
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah Wins 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition
Saudi Arabia’s Abdulrahman Muhammad and Algeria’s Jumana Shraitiyah won the top prizes at the King Abdulaziz Quran Competition in Makkah.
Indonesia Launches Sharia-Compliant Gold ETF
New Islamic finance product lets investors trade gold on the Indonesia Stock Exchange without holding physical bullion.
Hajj 2027 Cost Set to Rise
Officials say Saudi price rises, fuel costs, and currency shifts will push Hajj costs up in 2027 for pilgrims across countries, not just one nation.
King Salman To Host 1,000 Umrah Guests from 16 Countries In 2026
Saudi Arabia sponsors pilgrims from across Asia under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.
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.
International Hajj 2026 Flights to Begin on April 18
International Hajj flight operations will officially begin on April 18, 2026, with Pakistan’s first flights departing from Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Multan, and Indonesia’s first departure set for April 22.