He conveyed this during a press conference in Jakarta on Friday in response to questions about an additional Hajj quota for the coming year.
"The certainty of the quota is the same as last year. It will be determined by the OIC," he said.
When asked about the possibility of an additional quota, Umar explained that the current priority is ensuring the orderly implementation of the Hajj.
He emphasized that the government is keen on ensuring the readiness of Hajj services before considering any additional quota.
According to Umar, additional quotas will only be considered after Hajj preparations are completed. So far, they have not been the main focus of discussions.
"An additional quota might burden the implementation of this Hajj pilgrimage," he pointed out.
However, he did not rule out the possibility of obtaining extra quotas if all preparations are carried out professionally.
The final decision will be made after a meeting with the Saudi Arabian Minister of Hajj and Umrah on January 13, 2025, he disclosed.
Regarding efficiency and quota figures, Umar noted that they would be discussed with the House of Representatives soon.
"We will explain it after the meeting with the House," he remarked.
Data from the Integrated Hajj Computerization and Information System of the Ministry of Religious Affairs shows that Indonesia's Hajj pilgrim quota this year reached 241,000.
This figure includes 213,320 regular Hajj pilgrims and 27,680 special Hajj pilgrims, making it the largest Hajj quota ever allocated to Indonesia.
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Editor: Anton Santoso
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