Jakarta, March 11 -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has outlined three scenarios for the organization of the 1447 Hijri/2026 Hajj pilgrimage amid escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the United States and Israel against Iran.

"The main principle in preparing these scenarios is to ensure the safety and security of Indonesian pilgrims as the highest priority," Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf said during a working meeting with Commission VIII of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in Jakarta on Wednesday.

In formulating policies for the Hajj during a crisis situation, the government is guided by several principles, including prioritizing the safety of pilgrims, exercising caution in decision-making, and mainta...