2027 Hajj Costs Agreed at IDR 98.4 Million, Pilgrims to Pay IDR 54.6 Million
The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) and the government have agreed on the total cost for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca at IDR 98.4 million. Pilgrims themselves will bear IDR 54.6 million of this amount. The decision is seen as an effort to alleviate the financial burden on pilgrims while ensuring the sustainability of Hajj funds.
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