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Flights began on May 2, with the pilgrimage running from June 4\u20139.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Makkah Route, launched in 2019, streamlines visa, customs, and health checks at departure airports, reducing wait times in Saudi Arabia. Of the total pilgrims, 122,156 from the three cities are enrolled in the program. Officials noted the initiative simplifies document processing, allowing pilgrims to proceed directly to transportation upon arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indonesia is among seven countries\u2014including Pakistan, Malaysia, and Morocco\u2014where the Makkah Route operates. Over 125,000 Indonesian pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia by May 21. The program was extended to Surabaya and Solo in 2024, with hopes for further expansion in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new Hajj terminal at Jakarta\u2019s Soekarno-Hatta Airport, opened this month, supports the streamlined process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 120,000 Indonesian pilgrims are utilizing Saudi Arabia\u2019s Makkah Route initiative this year, as the program expanded to three cities\u2014Jakarta, Surabaya, and Solo, Arab News reported. Indonesia, with the world\u2019s largest Muslim population, received a 2025 Hajj quota of 221,000 pilgrims. Flights began on May 2, with the pilgrimage running from June 4\u20139. 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