Indonesia Subsidizes Hajj Pilgrimage Costs, Believers to Pay Rp23 Million Balance
The Indonesian government has decided to subsidize a portion of the Hajj pilgrimage costs, reducing the additional payment for believers to Rp23 million. This measure aims to support the long-held dream of Mecca pilgrimage for many Muslims.
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