Prabowo Asked To Study Deeper On The Establishment Of The Ministry Of Hajj And Umrah

JAKARTA - The number of Cabinets of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka will reportedly be much fatter than the Jokowi-Ma'ruf Amin era. Namely from 33 ministries to 46 ministries, including the coordinating ministry.

One of the proposals submitted regarding the new ministry is the establishment of a special Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

In connection with this proposal, Hajj and Umrah stakeholders asked the elected President Prabowo Subianto to conduct a more in-depth study.

This request was conveyed by the Joint Blessing Consortium (KBB) consisting of a number of associations for Hajj and Umrah organizers. Each Asphurindo, Asphiration, Ampuh, Bersathu, and Kesthuri.

Muhammad Tauhid Hamdi, Treasurer of KBB, said that his party respects that the formation of a cabinet and ministerial election is Prabowo Subianto's prerogative as President-elect.

However, he continued, with various considerations, 5 associations, namely Asphurindo, Asphiration, Ampuh, Kesthuri and Bersathu, considered the need for a more in-depth study on the proposal to form a special Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

Because the presence of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will take a long time.

"All laws and regulations regarding Hajj and Umrah that have been under the authority of the Ministry of Religion must be changed. This follows the formation of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Changes of course take time for the new DPR," said Muhammad Tauhid Hamdi in Jakarta, Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Meanwhile, he explained, the process of preparing for the Hajj by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is now underway.

Therefore, there will be many changes that must be made by establishing this new ministry. Both in terms of administration and technical implementation.

Muhammad Tauhid Hamdi prefers that future governments consider forming an independent national body. This agency will be separated from the Ministry of Religion.

"My advice is that the implementation of Hajj and Umrah remains separate from the Ministry of Religion. Through the National Agency which is independent and equivalent to the Ministry. However, in the early stages, the Ministry of Religion remains involved as part of the transition process so that the 2025 Hajj season process runs smoothly," he suggested.

The Hajj Preparation Process Takes A Long Time

For your information, the Ministry of Religion has started the preparation process for the Hajj season of 1446 H/2025 AD since last September 2024.

Citing the Ministry of Religion's website, September 16, 2024, the preparation stages for organizing the Hajj pilgrimage have begun at the Tasyakuran Night of the Closing of the 1445 H Hajj and the Provision of Quota 1446 H in Mecca, 19 June 2024, or 12 Zulhijjah 1445 H.

At that time, the Hajj quota of 1446 H/2025 M was announced for the countries sending pilgrims. Indonesia again received a quota of 221,000 pilgrims.

The Following Are The Details Of The Hajj Season Schedule For 1446 H:

1. 12 Zulhijjah 1445 H (18 June 2024) The submission of initial preparation documents and Hajj quotas Activation of electronic guarantees Activation of electronic financial portfolios in E-haj

2. 1 Rabiul Awal 1446 H (September 4, 2024) Start a meeting to prepare for the fire start a meeting of service provider companies (packages, accommodation, consumption)

3. 20 Rabiul Tsani 1446H (23 October 2024) Finalization of the results of a series of meeting preparations Starting the contract stage with the service provider company

4. 13 Rajab 1446H (January 13, 2025) Congress and Hajj Exhibition

5. 15 Sya ban 1446H (14 February 2025) End of the stage of signing the service contract

6. 20 Sya ban 1446H (19 Februari 2025) wal issuance of visas

7. 20 Syawal 1446H (18 April 2025) End of visa issuance

8. 1 Zulkaidah 1446H (April 29, 2025) wal kedatangan jemaah hajj. (*)