JAKARTA - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has again sent 42 Indonesian citizens to perform the hajj pilgrimage free of charge at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudi.
"Of course the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia feels honored and it is our duty to always provide the best service to all Muslims, including the hajj pilgrims," said the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah H. Amodi, at the release of Indonesian prospective pilgrims in Jakarta, Tuesday, May 19.
He said this program of inviting Hajj guests was a direct order from King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) to provide the best facilities, services, and facilities for Indonesian figures who perform the Hajj.
According to him, this Hajj program is also part of the commitment of the Government of Saudi Arabia in improving the quality of Hajj services for Muslims around the world, including Indonesia.
Faisal also prayed for the prospective pilgrims who have and will depart to become mabrur pilgrims and receive forgiveness and also return home safely.
This year, as many as 42 Indonesian citizens from various backgrounds and regions received an invitation to the Hajj from King Salman. They will be sent to the Holy Land on Tuesday evening, May 19, and will return to their homeland on June 3, 2026.
The event for the release of prospective pilgrims was also attended by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani, Chairman of the Halal Product Guarantee Organizing Agency (BPJPH) Ahmad Haikal Hassan and ambassadors of friendly countries, such as Palestine and Sudan.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also set strategic plans related to the service of the hajj, one of which is fast track, at a number of airports in Indonesia including Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Solo and Surabaya.
Fast track is a service for quickly examining the documents of pilgrims by the Saudi Arabian Government Immigration in Indonesia.
This service can save time for pilgrims upon arrival at the Madinah airport or the Jeddah airport.
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