Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026, 1:40 AM (Saudi time)
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
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