Hajj Pilgrims Are Advised To Stay At The Hotel To Avoid Overcrowding At The Grand Mosque During The Peak Of The Ifadah Tawaf
JAKARTA - Saudi Arabia's Hajj Organizing Officers (PPIH) appealed to Indonesian pilgrims to stay at the hotel and not force themselves to fulfill the Ifadah Tawaf on 12'13 Dzulhijah 1446 H or to coincide with 8'9 June 2025, given the very dense condition of the Grand Mosque in those two days.
The chairman of the PPIH of Saudi Arabia, Muchlis M. Hanafi, said that pilgrims from various countries who had chosen Nafar Awal began to return from Mina to Makkah. The flow of the congregation's movement is now leading to the Grand Mosque, where they will continue their worship by performing Tawaf Ifadah.
"For the next two days, the Grand Mosque will be very congested by pilgrims from all over the world. Therefore, we advise Indonesian pilgrims to stay at the hotel on that date for the safety and comfort of all," Muchlis said in Makkah, Sunday, as quoted by ANTARA.
Nafar Awal refers to the congregation who returned to Makkah from Mina on 12 Dzulhijah before sunset. Meanwhile, Nafar Tsani is a congregation who chooses to return to 13 Dzulhijah. Usually, after returning to Makkah, they will complete their worship with Tawaf Ifadah.
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Muchlis emphasized that this appeal was issued based on official directions from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia as a form of anticipation of potential buildup of pilgrims in the area of the Grand Mosque which could endanger safety.
PPIH also reminded that after releasing the jumrah, the congregation immediately returned to their respective inns and did not go to the Grand Mosque. Instead, they can perform worship at the nearest mosques or hotel prayer rooms.
The heads of the group, group leaders, and field officers were also asked to oversee and socialize this appeal with a persuasive approach.
"The Grand Mosque is currently in very dense condition. The safety of the congregation is our top priority. We ask for cooperation from all parties," concluded Muchlis.