Government Changes Hajj Financing Scheme, Eases Burden on Pilgrims
The government is preparing a change to the 1448 H/2027 M hajj financing scheme to reduce the cost burden borne directly by pilgrims. Optimizing the value of benefits from hajj funds by the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) will flip the financing proportion: from 61% pilgrims and 39% benefit value in 2026, to roughly 40% pilgrims and 60% benefit value in 2027.
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak cited the rising costs of flights, accommodation, and service standards in Saudi Arabia as driving the adjustment to the Hajj Travel Cost (BPIH). The elimination of category D services by Saudi Arabia is one of the factors.
This scheme leverages the accumulated managed funds during the pandemic when pilgrim departures were limited. The government stresses that the plan is still being discussed with the Parliament (DPR) based on principles of prudence and sustainability.
The ultimate goal is quality, affordable hajj services amid global economic challenges, with policies that are more favorable to pilgrims.
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