PUTRAJAYA, April 5 -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has introduced the 'Haji Lestari' initiative for the 1447H/2026 Haj season as an effort to cultivate a zero-waste culture among pilgrims through the management and recycling of used ihram garments.

The initiative, implemented for the first time, was launched by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan yesterday.

He said the implementation of the initiative was in line with the principles of 'Maqasid Syariah' in strengthening efforts to preserve and conserve the environment, while raising pilgrims' awareness of their shared responsibility in ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable Haj.

He noted that ihram garments worn by male pilgrims were typically ke...