63,813 Hajj Pilgrims Arrive Home, The Spirit of a Righteous Hajj Becomes the Next Challenge
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that the return of Indonesian hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia continues smoothly. As of Thursday (June 11, 2026), a total of 168 flight groups with 65,466 pilgrims and 671 officers have departed from Jeddah Airport. Out of that number, 162 groups have arrived in Indonesia, bringing total arrivals to 63,813 people.
Meanwhile, Wave II pilgrims are still moving from Mecca to Medina, with 69 groups (26,550 pilgrims and 276 officers) having departed. For the special hajj program, 15,802 people (15,066 pilgrims, 736 officers) have returned home.
Ministry spokesperson Ichsan Marsha emphasized that the return is not just the end of the worship journey, but a moment to carry the values of hajj into daily life. He invited pilgrims to maintain the righteousness of their hajj by strengthening their morals, increasing good deeds, and benefiting their surroundings.
The ministry also urged pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to take care of their health by getting enough rest, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding excessive activities. Appreciation was given to the pilgrims for their discipline and patience throughout the pilgrimage. May all pilgrims achieve a mabrur (accepted) hajj and become examples of goodness.
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