First Batch of 2027 Hajj Pilgrims to Depart April 11
The first batch of Hajj pilgrims for 2027 is scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia on April 11. Pilgrims are expected to stay in Saudi Arabia for 38 to 40 days, marking a significant religious event for Indonesian Muslims.
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