Indonesia to not send Pilgrims for Hajj 2021 due to Corona virus Pandemic
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Indonesia has decided to not send pilgrims for Hajj this year too, like last year said the official of religious affairs ministry.
According to Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Indonesia has not yet received any invitation from the Saudi Arabian government and has not opened access to the Hajj 2021 yet to the Kingdom, where the pilgrimage takes place.
- He said the decision was taken after considering the health and safety of pilgrims due to the relentless corona virus pandemic. Trending : Interesting facts about Hajj pilgrimage
- As we are till in pandemic and for the safety of pilgrims, the Indonesian government has decided that this year we will not send Indonesian pilgrims for Hajj, He added.
- He stated that, Not only Indonesia but may be all countries, as until now no country has received a quota and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding has not been done. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Facebook
- For Indonesia, this is 2nd time after last year, those who have paid their travel costs for Hajj 2020 will be moved to Hajj 2022. It can be refunded to the pilgrims, the funds are safe reveals the minister.
- Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim nation, every year it sends largest number of pilgrims for Hajj pilgrimage. Indonesia tops in sending highest number of pilgrims followed by Pakistan and India in the same list. Read : World's 20 largest Muslim population countries
- Hajj, an annual Islamic pilgrimage in Makkah of Saudi Arabia, the holiest for Muslims, is a must religious duty that must be carried out once in a lifetime for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable.
