The Implementation Of The Hajj During The Pandemic Is Estimated To Be Loose

Secretary General of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) Nizar Ali/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Secretary General of the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) Nizar Ali estimates that the implementation of Hajj 1443H/2022M during the COVID-19 pandemic will be more relaxed, especially at the peak of the Hajj because the quota for pilgrims is reduced by only 46 percent compared to 2019. "The Hajj satisfaction index should be higher this year. higher, let alone looser because the quota is reduced," said Nizar Ali in Jakarta, Wednesday, May 25. The number of the 2022 hajj quota of 100,051 pilgrims was reduced compared to 2019's 218,150 pilgrims. In addition to reducing the quota, there is also an age limit for pilgrims, which is 65 years. It is the most comfortable because it is looser. Especially at the peak of the Hajj in Armuzna," he said as quoted by Antara. Previously, Nizar reminded that there must be an increase in the satisfaction index for Hajj services, especially during the 1443H/2022H pilgrimage season, the number of Indonesian pilgrims was 100,051 less compared to 2019. Nizar Ali reminded Hajj officers to provide the best service to the congregation and not to get a satisfaction index The satisfaction index for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims (IKJHI) in Saudi Arabia in 1440H/2019M in 1440H/2019M was 85.91, an increase of 0.68 compared to 2018.