JAKARTA, RAKYAT NEWS – Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, confirmed that the quota for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage will continue to follow the mechanism set by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OKI).

This system has been in place for previous years and will remain the basis for determining the number of Indonesian pilgrims allowed to perform the Hajj.

In a statement at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Friday, December 27, 2024, Nasaruddin emphasized that the determination of the quota for 2025 would not be different from the previous year.

He stressed that Indonesia’s quota is regulated by the OKI, and there would be no change to this arrangement for the upcoming year.

When asked whether additional quotas might be allocated for the 2025 pilgrimage, Nasaruddin noted that the government’s primary concern at the moment is ensuring the smooth and orderly execution of the Hajj.

The government remains cautious and prioritizes the readiness of the services and logistics for the pilgrimage before considering any increases in the quota.

Nasaruddin explained that adding more pilgrims could potentially place a strain on the implementation of the Hajj, which is already a massive logistical operation. Therefore, while additional quotas are not being focused on for now, they could be considered if all preparations are thoroughly completed in a professional manner.

At this point, discussions about increasing the Hajj quota are not the government’s priority. Instead, attention is being given to ensuring that the services and facilities for the pilgrims are well-prepared and that the Hajj pilgrimage runs smoothly in 2025.

However, Nasaruddin did not rule out the possibility of accepting additional quotas in the future, should the preparations and logistical support be adequately ready. The government will consider this option only after ensuring that all requirements for the pilgrimage are properly met.

The final decision on whether the Hajj quota will be adjusted will be made after a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah on January 13, 2025. This meeting is crucial in determining the final details for the 2025 pilgrimage season.

Nasaruddin also mentioned that discussions with the Indonesian Parliament (DPR) regarding the Hajj quota and efficiency would take place soon after the meeting with the Saudi Minister. This will allow the government to present any developments and adjustments to the quota for the 2025 pilgrimage season.

As of now, data from Indonesia’s Integrated Hajj Information and Computerization System (Siskohat) reports that Indonesia’s current Hajj quota stands at 241,000 pilgrims. This total includes 213,320 regular pilgrims and 27,680 special pilgrims, marking the largest Hajj quota in Indonesia’s history. (Uki Ruknuddin)

 

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