On the other hand, the government of Indonesia is also trying to request an additional hajj quota. The list of prospective pilgrims is very long.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, Tawfiq F. Al Rabiah, stated that the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was pleased to be able to provide an additional quota for Indonesia.
Moreover, Indonesia is a very important country for Saudi Arabia. However, currently, the government of Saudi Arabia continues to prioritize the comfort and safety of the pilgrims.
He stressed that Indonesia would continue to receive additional priority on the hajj quota.
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Therefore, if any country reduces the quota for Haj pilgrims, this will be delegated to Indonesia.
Tawfiq F. Al Rabiah went on to say that pilgrim services in Saudi Arabia are evolving.
Currently, there is no muassasah.Hajj is carried out by six designated sharikah, or companies.
Every country that sends prospective haj pilgrims, including Indonesia, can choose a syarikah or haj organizing company.
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That way, each country can have the opportunity to get the best price.
Tawfiq also asked for a detailed Hajj arrangement agreement. This is a reference if syarikah commits a violation.
The syarikah will be presented at the Hajj Congress on Monday, January 9, 2023. That way, each country can directly assess its readiness to offer services for each syarikah.
The Minister of Religion, Yaqut Cholil, has left for Saudi Arabia, effective Thursday, January 5, 2022. This is related to the Hajj congress that was held by the Saudi Arabian government.
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In the Bahal Congress, preparations for Hajj were discussed. Starting with the 2023 Hajj quota, hotels will provide catering for prospective pilgrims.