Government Applies Murur and Tanazul Schemes for Hajj This Year

Illustration of the hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will implement and mature the murur and tanazul schemes in the implementation of this year's hajj. The murur scheme allows pilgrims to pass through Muzdalifah without getting off the vehicle, while the tanazul scheme regulates the return of pilgrims to hotels or tents early.

First Admiral TNI Harun Arrasyid said the plan had received the approval of the leadership and would be fully supported by officers in the field. The policy was designed to reduce the density of pilgrims in Muzdalifah, whose area is increasingly limited, while controlling the flow of pilgrims to Mina.

"The plan for murur and tanazul will be implemented this year. The Minister will also implement this policy, so that the elements of officers in Armuzna are ready to fully support," said Harun after giving material in the training of prospective Hajj officers 2026 at the Hajj Dormitory Pondok Gede, Jakarta, Wednesday, January 21, quoted by Antara.

Harun explained that the murur scheme was considered the most effective solution in the current condition. Through this scheme, some pilgrims, especially the elderly, high-risk pilgrims, and people with disabilities, remain in the bus while passing through Muzdalifah.

The congregation only stopped for a moment to fulfill the rukun mabit before continuing their journey to Mina. With this pattern, the concentration of pilgrims in the Muzdalifah area is expected to be significantly suppressed.

"We assess that the murur is more effective because it can break down the density of pilgrims in Muzdalifah and control the density, both in Muzdalifah and in Mina," said Harun.

However, he said that the technical aspects, including the exact number of pilgrims who will follow the murur and tanazul schemes, are still in the data collection and further discussion stages.

"Currently, it is still in the form of a concept that will be implemented. For the number of participants, it will be finalized after the data collection process is completed," he said.

The implementation of the scheme reflects the government's efforts to make adjustments to the management of the hajj that are more adaptive to field conditions, while still prioritizing the safety and comfort of pilgrims.