Tanazul Canceled, Commission VIII DPR Asks For Sharia To Anticipate Density In Mina

Illustration of the pilgrimage in Makkah (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Saudi Arabian government canceled implementing the tanazul scheme or early repatriation of pilgrims to Mecca after releasing the number of aqabah at the 2025 Hajj. Member of Commission VIII DPR RI, An'im Falachuddin, asked the sharia in Saudi Arabia to immediately anticipate the potential for congestion in the congregation in Mina due to the cancellation of the scheme.

"We ask sharia to immediately anticipate the potential for density in Mina. The availability of tents must be able to accommodate all Indonesian pilgrims," said An'im, Thursday, June 5.

Previously, the Minister of Religion Nazaruddin Umar had stated that the cancellation of the tanazil scheme was the decision of the Saudi Arabian authorities, which considered the safety and comfort conditions of all pilgrims.

As a member of the DPR's Hajj Supervisory Team, An'im also highlighted the limited capacity of tents and supporting facilities in the Mina area which often causes inconvenience to the congregation, especially regular Hajj pilgrims.

The queue for using toilets, for example, is one of the classic problems that must be anticipated. We hope that this year there will be no long queues that make it difficult for the congregation," he said.

He also appealed to pilgrims to be wise in using public facilities. "Use toilets at times that are not too crowded and don't stay inside for too long so as not to cause queues," he said.

"In addition, elderly pilgrims or those with physical limitations must be given priority," continued An'im.

An'im also reminded the importance of obedience to the schedule for the release of the jumrah. He asked the congregation not to send the jumrah independently, but to follow the group and companion according to the specified time.

"The distance between the location of the ejection of the jumrah and the tent is quite far away, and the shape of the tent in Mina tends to be uniform. To avoid getting lost, follow the rules and directions from the officers," he said.

An'im hopes that Indonesian Hajj officers will actively monitor and direct the movement of the congregation while in Mina. "This is for the sake of maintaining the safety and smooth running of worship," he concluded.