Alhamdulillah, Indonesian Congregants Can Umrah Again, This Is DPP Ampuh Says

The reopening of the entrance for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Indonesia was greeted with gratitude. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Central Board of the Independent Affiliated Umrah Hajj Organizer (DPP Ampuh) appreciates the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) for conducting intensive diplomacy with Saudi Arabia related to Hajj and Umrah activities.

"DPP Ampuh gives the highest appreciation to the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its ranks who have carried out intensive diplomacy with Saudi Arabia," said Ampuh Secretary-General Wawan Suhada in a written statement received in Jakarta, Saturday, October 9.

Wawan said that the receipt of the diplomatic note could be a "fresh wind" for the Certification of Umrah Travel Organizers (PPIU) and all Umrah pilgrims in the country so that they can immediately carry out Umrah.

He explained, although Saudi Arabia has not opened Umrah until now, but in the near future, the implementation of the worship will be opened immediately after the information from the diplomatic note.

Wawan further explained that the quarantine provisions applied for five days would be a challenge for the Indonesian government itself.

Therefore, he hopes that the government can meet the standard provisions set by the Minister of Saudi Arabia such as standardization of the PCR swab test, vaccination certification, and the type of vaccine itself.

Wawan also hopes that the government can provide booster vaccines of the Moderna, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca types to avoid the five-day quarantine stipulated by Saudi Arabia. "Hopefully in the near future Umrah will be opened," he said, as reported by Antara, about the permissibility of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Indonesia.