Indonesia’s government prepares contingencies for haj amid war in Iran

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Indonesia’s government prepares contingencies for haj amid war in Iran

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Indonesia is preparing contingencies for its citizens performing the haj pilgrimage in 2026, with the peak expected in May, amid ongoing conflict in Iran. The government is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of Indonesian pilgrims given regional instability. This reflects broader concerns about how the Iran war is affecting religious travel and logistics in the Middle East.

The peak of the 2026 haj pilgrimage is expected to fall in May.

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