YOGYAKARTA The Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) and Commission VII of the DPR have agreed on a 2023 hajj fee of IDR 90,050,637 per prospective pilgrim. The total cost of organizing this pilgrimage (BPIH) is around IDR 8 million less than the initial proposal from the Ministry of Religion.
Of this figure, the cost of Hajj directly to the congregation is Rp. 49,812,700 or about 55.3 percent of BPIH, known as the Hajj Travel Fee (Bipih).
"Commission VIII agreed on the average amount of Bipih 2023 per congregation of Rp. 90,050,637. Meanwhile, the Bipiah borne by the congregation was Rp. 49,812,700 or 55.3 percent," said Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission VIII Hajj Working Committee, Marwan Dasopang, during a working meeting with the Minister of Religion at the DPR building, Senayan, recently.
Meanwhile, the remaining 40,237,937 or around 44.7 percent of the total BPIH will be borne by value funds of benefits, aka subsidies.
"The average amount of BPIH in 2023 is Regular Hajj pilgrims per congregation 90,050,637. This number is 2 components, namely Bipih on average per congregation 49,812,700. and use of the Benefit value of 40,237,937 or 44.7 percent," said Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
So, what are the components of the 2023 Hajj costs charged directly to the pilgrims?
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Religion Anna Hasbie on Thursday, February 16, 2023 revealed the details of the component of the Bipih fee of Rp49.8 million which was charged directly to the congregation.
First, the cost of Hajj flights or aircraft rental costs amounting to US$32,743. This figure is cheaper than the initial proposal of US$33,950.
Second, Masyair costs 4,567 Riyals. This figure has also been lowered by the Ministry of Religion.
Anna said, initially, the Saudi Arabian government set the cost of Masyair at 5,656 Riyals. However, the Ministry of Religion managed to negotiate, so that the cost of Masyair fell to 4,567 Riyals.
For your information, Masyair's costs are a fee for the pilgrimage procession while in Arafah, Mina, and Muzdalifah for four days.
The cost of Masyair is fully determined by Saudi Arabia as the organizer of the pilgrimage. By paying the Masyair fees, the Saudi Arabian government provides services in the form of services for pilgrims for four days.
Masyair services include tents, bathrooms, and mattresses for pilgrims from various countries in the Arafah, Mina, and Muzdalifah areas.
Third, living cost pilgrims, amounting to 750 riyals. According to Anna, the cost of living costs also experienced a decline. "The decline in living costs for the congregation, from 1,500 riyals to 750 riyals," said Ana in her statement.
Anna said that the agreement between Commission VIII and the Government regarding the cost of Hajj this year is the best thing that can be done. The ideal composition for the cost of Hajj, he continued, will be carried out in stages until in the future it can be more proportional and fair.
"The ideal composition as proposed by the government will be carried out in stages," he said.
The following is a breakdown of the components of the 2023 Hajj costs of IDR 49.8 million which are charged directly to the congregation:
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