Masjidil Haram Is Crowded, And Worshippers Are Advised To Remain In Their Hotels On The 12th And 13th Of Dzulhijah

The Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) in Saudi Arabia has urged Indonesian pilgrims not to force themselves to perform Tawaf Ifadah at the Masjidil Haram on the 12th and 13th of Dzulhijah, or June 8th and 9th, 2025, and to remain at their hotels temporarily.

The Chairman of PPIH Saudi Arabia, Muchlis M. Hanafi, stated that pilgrims from various countries who are opting for Nafar Awal are returning from Mina to their hotels in Makkah today. The focus of the pilgrims' worship will shift from Mina to the Masjidil Haram to perform Tawaf Ifadah.

"The conditions at the Masjidil Haram will be extremely crowded over the next two days due to pilgrims performing Tawaf Ifadah. We advise Indonesian pilgrims to stay at their hotels for the next two days, from the 12th to the 13th of Dzulhijah 1446 H," Muchlis said in Makkah on Sunday.

Nafar Awal refers to the pilgrims who choose to return to Makkah on the 12th of Dzulhijah before sunset, while Nafar Tsani refers to those who opt to return on the 13th of Dzulhijah.

After arriving in Makkah, pilgrims generally complete their Hajj rituals by performing Tawaf Ifadah.

According to Muchlis, this advisory serves as an effort to ensure the safety and comfort of the hajj pilgrims, due to the extreme congestion in the vicinity of Masjidil Haram.

"This advisory is in accordance with the directives of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah," he stated.

He reminded that after performing the stoning of the jamarat, pilgrims are requested to return directly to their respective hotels and not to head towards Masjidil Haram due to the high density of people.

Pilgrims are encouraged to perform their prayers at the nearest mosque or the hotel prayer room to avoid overcrowding in the Masjidil Haram area.

The Hajj Organizing Committee also requests that the group leaders, head of the delegations, and hajj officials supervise the implementation of this advisory and remind the pilgrims in a persuasive manner.

"We ask for the cooperation of all parties. Masjidil Haram is currently experiencing significant congestion. The safety of the pilgrims is our top priority," he added.

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