The DPR Hajj Team Anticipates Consumption and Density Crises in Armuzna

JAKARTA - The 2026 DPR Hajj Supervisory Team (Timwas) anticipates a crisis in the distribution of consumption and the arrangement of the movement of pilgrims so as not to create density in Arafah, Muzdalifah and Mina (Armuzna) during the peak of the 1447 Hijriah Hajj.

"We will check it properly, especially about the food that was a problem last year. Don't let it happen again that the pilgrims will starve like the previous year," said the Head of the 2026 DPR Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal Hajj Team in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in a statement reported by ANTARA, Monday, May 18.

Cucun explained that the DPR Hajj Team had found a catering that was suspected of being stale. Then, the vendor immediately replaced it before the food was distributed to the pilgrims.

"This is what we hope for, mitigation is carried out before the food is received by the congregation," he said.

Apart from consumption, Timwas also highlighted the potential for density when departing for Arafah. The process of mobilizing pilgrims is expected to be more orderly so as not to cause congestion or fatigue in the field.

Cucun asked the pilgrims to follow the instructions of the group leader so that the departure to Armuzna would run smoothly.

"Don't let the pilgrims go down first, then wait for hours below. This is very important to anticipate," he said.

The Armuzna phase is the most crucial point in the entire series of Hajj rituals because it involves millions of pilgrims at the same time.

Therefore, supervision will be tightened, especially on the aspects of transportation, consumption and the safety of pilgrims.

The DPR Hajj team also asked the Madinah Working Area (Daker) to maintain the standard of service that has run well in the first wave.

"We hope that there will be no decrease in service. If possible, it will increase compared to the first wave," said Cucun.

He also appreciated the placement of regular pilgrims at five-star hotels in the Markaziah area, near the Prophet's Mosque. This policy is said to be proof of the state's presence in improving the quality of Hajj service.

"This is a new history in our republic, regular pilgrims can be accommodated in five-star hotels in the Markaziah area, which have traditionally been used for special hajj pilgrims," he said.

Apart from accommodation, Timwas also noted improvements in the pattern of service that is more humane and responsive. The approach to service to the congregation is also more friendly and prioritizes concern.

According to Cucun, the increase in services is in line with President Prabowo Subianto's direction for the country to truly serve the pilgrims.