RRI.CO.ID, Makkah - The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj reported that the return of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia continues smoothly as of Sunday, June 21, 2026. A total of 135,872 pilgrims and officers, or around two-thirds of the Indonesian contingent, have returned home.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Hajj Maria Assegaff said the day marked the 62nd day of Hajj operations. It was also the 20th day of the return phase for Indonesian pilgrims.

She said 347 flight groups had arrived in Indonesia carrying 134,484 pilgrims and 1,388 officers. The total arrivals therefore reached 135,872 people, representing about 66 percent of the contingent.

The first return phase through Jeddah Airport involved 267 flight groups. They carried 103,687 pilgrims and 1,066 officers, bringing the total to 104,753 people.

Meanwhile, 87 flight groups departed through Madinah Airport carrying 33,297 pilgrims and 349 officers. The second return phase therefore reached a total of 33,646 people.

Maria said the movement of second-wave pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah was continuing smoothly. A total of 244 flight groups carrying 93,837 pilgrims and officers had departed as of Sunday.

She also announced the final transfer of Indonesian pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah. The process was scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, at 08:00 Saudi Arabian time.

“We ask all pilgrims still in Makkah to adjust their activities according to departure schedules, prepare luggage early, ensure travel documents are stored safely, and remain coordinated with group leaders and officers,” she said.

Maria also reminded pilgrims not to place Zamzam water in checked baggage or cabin bags. She said the water would be distributed officially at each debarkation point upon arrival in Indonesia.