Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah urges all prospective Hajj pilgrims and their families to remain calm in response to the current dynamics of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The government ensures that all anticipatory steps and mitigation scenarios have been carefully prepared to maintain the security and safety of the congregation while carrying out worship in the holy land. This is in line with the President's direction which places the safety of citizens as the main priority. The Indonesian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf or who is familiarly called Gus Irfan, emphasized that his party continues to carry out intensive monitoring of developments in the situation on the ground. Communication with the Saudi Arabian authorities has so far been reported to be going very well, so the government is optimistic that various potential obstacles can be overcome with the best solutions. "Hajj pilgrims and their families don't need to worry. We are always monitoring the situation, and the safety of the congregation is the most important thing," said Gus Irfan, Wednesday (25/3/2026).
Apart from safety factors, Gus Irfan also reminded prospective pilgrims, especially from the Karawang area, to start focusing on maintaining their physical condition and stamina before departure day. Considering that the Hajj is a physically demanding pilgrimage, early health preparation is crucial so that the entire series of the pillars of the Hajj can be carried out optimally. Excellent stamina is the main asset for pilgrims to worship amidst the challenging weather and environmental conditions in Saudi Arabia.The government also asks pilgrims who have paid their Hajj Travel Fees (BPIH) not to hesitate to continue their departure plans. Various mitigation scenarios have been prepared to ensure that the 1447 AH/2026 AD Hajj continues smoothly according to schedule. "There is no need to hesitate. Everything has been mitigated and God willing, it will go well," emphasized Gus Irfan in order to quell doubts that might arise among prospective congregation members.As a form of transparency, the government promises to continue to provide the latest information regularly if there are developments in the situation that require policy adjustments. For congregations from Karawang, it is recommended to keep abreast of developments through the official channels of the Ministry of Religion and the local Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) to avoid confusion in information that could disrupt concentration on preparations for worship at the holy land.
