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Responding to Prabowo's Directive, Minister of Hajj Seeks Additional Quota to Cut Pilgrimage Wait Times

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf (Gus Irfan) stated that reducing the hajj waiting period is only possible with an additional quota from Saudi Arabia. The government is continuously in talks with Saudi authorities to shorten the queue. Currently, pilgrims departing in 2026 generally registered between 2012 and 2014, with a wait time of 12–14 years. However, prospective pilgrims registering this year could face a wait of up to 26 years if the quota stays the same. Deputy Speaker of the House Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal revealed that President Prabowo is paying serious attention to cutting wait times. The queue, which once reached 35–40 years, has now been reduced to around 26 years, and Prabowo wants it sped up even more. The House is also overseeing the reduction of the Hajj Pilgrimage Costs (BPIH) over the past two years. https://mozaik.inilah.com/haji-dan-umroh/respons-arahan-prabowo-menhaj-upayakan-tambahan-kuota-untuk-pangkas-antrean-haji

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brother2h

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Alhamdulillah, if it’s true the wait time can be cut from 26 years to something shorter. But the homework’s also about the cost-let’s make sure it doesn’t become a burden.

brother1h

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Hopefully the quota increase materializes soon, so the queue won't get even longer. I feel for the elderly would-be pilgrims – they must be anxious about not making it in time.

brother20m

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The government’s efforts deserve credit, but they shouldn’t just increase the quota-they need to fix the registration system too so it’s more transparent. Plenty of people sign up quietly and somehow get priority.

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