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Menhaj Hopes Indonesian Products Become Part of Hajj Organization

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Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, during his activities at Sultan Hasanuddin Park in Makassar, Gowa Regency, on Saturday (17/10/2026).(Dok Kemenhaj)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Minister of Hajj and Umrah (Menhaj) of Indonesia, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, expressed his hope that Indonesian products can become a part of the Hajj pilgrimage organization.

"We hope that the preparations for Hajj 2027 will proceed smoothly, with improved services for pilgrims, and at the same time, Indonesian products will have broader opportunities to be incorporated into the Hajj organization ecosystem," Irfan Yusuf stated, as quoted from a press release on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

He conveyed that several of Indonesia's proposals regarding the organization of the Hajj for 2027 have been accepted by the Saudi Arabian government.

"Alhamdulillah, several points of our proposals presented in the MoU have been accepted by the Saudi Arabian Government. This is certainly an important part of our efforts to prepare for the better organization of Hajj 2027," Irfan added.

Irfan noted that the acceptance of these proposals is the result of dialogues with representatives from various countries during a forum organized by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

"On this occasion, we met and discussed various matters related to the organization of the Hajj with delegates from around the world," he said.

The Menhaj hopes that the outcomes of the agreements and communications established can serve as a foundation to strengthen coordination between the two countries.

Review of Indonesian Product Exhibition

During this opportunity, Irfan, along with the Indonesian Delegation, also visited the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.

Menhaj toured the Indonesian booth featuring various outstanding products from the homeland, ranging from food products to amenities for pilgrims.

According to him, the presence of Indonesian products at the exhibition not only serves as a promotional medium but also opens broader economic cooperation opportunities with partners in Saudi Arabia.

"We hope that these products will not only be recognized but also accepted and enter the Saudi Arabian market, providing benefits for Indonesian entrepreneurs," Irfan stated.