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Prospective Indonesian pilgrims practice circumambulation rituals around a replica of the Kaaba, during a training session at the Al Mahmudah Manasik Training Center (AMTC) in South Tangerang on April 5, 2026. The centre provides a simulated experience of Mecca's pilgrimage sites ahead of the Haj season in late May. (AFP/YASUYOSHI CHIBA)
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ndonesia’s haj departures remain on track despite the ongoing United States-Israeli war against Iran, with preparations entering the final stage and the first group of pilgrims set to leave on April 22 as authorities press ahead with safety measures.
For this year’s haj, which is expected to take place from May 24 to 29, Indonesia has been allocated a quota of 221,000 pilgrims. According to the Haj and Umrah Ministry, the largest group comprises homemakers at around 52,000, followed by private sector workers at approximately 46,000. Most pilgrims are aged between 41 and 64, with more than 40,000 aged 65 and above.
The first wave of pilgrims will depart for Medina starting April 22, while the second wave will begin on May 7, heading to Jeddah.
Pramita Gumanti, 39, a private employee from Gresik, East Java, is among those scheduled to depart in the first wave. She, her husband and four relatives are set to leave Surabaya on May 4.
Despite being aware of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, she has chosen to proceed and expressed little concern that it would disrupt the pilgrimage. As of this week, her preparations are complete except for packing.
“Hopefully it will not have any impact,” she told The Jakarta Post on Friday. “As far as I understand, the targets are specific areas in the Middle East, particularly those hosting US military bases.”
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