Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Highlights 2026 Hajj: A Leap in Service Quality
Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Romo Muhammad Syafi’i praised this year’s Hajj pilgrimage (1447 H/2026 M), saying it saw a huge leap in service quality for Indonesian pilgrims. “I see new energy in this year’s Hajj. There’s a real sense of dedication and service among all staff,” he said in Jakarta on Friday.
The improvement was evident in departures, transportation, accommodation, catering, and healthcare. Back home, flight schedules were punctual and health checks based on istitha’ah were strengthened to ensure pilgrims are fit for worship.
In Saudi Arabia, pilgrims said they felt pampered like VIP guests, supported by 24-hour Shalawat buses and clean hotels, even though they were a bit far from the Grand Mosque. There were almost no significant complaints about food, and healthcare was optimized through satellite clinics and cooperation with Saudi German Hospital.
The Deputy Minister hopes these achievements can be improved further. “If this year was already excellent with relatively short preparation time, God willing, next year will be even better,” he said.
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