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The Indonesian government and Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH) are facing criticism for delaying the refund of US$8,000 per pilgrim for special hajj packages, causing financial strain on Penyelenggara Ibadah Haji Khusus (PIHK) organizers ¹

². Despite a meeting on January 2, 2026, promising to accelerate the process, funds remain withheld beyond the January 4, 2026 deadline for Armuzna payments ². This delay risks disrupting the 2026 hajj pilgrimage arrangements.

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Indonesian Hajj Pilgrimage Funds Remain Unreleased, Organizers Struggle

Delayed Refunds Cause Financial Strain on PIHK

The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah along with the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) are facing mounting criticism from industry associations regarding the delayed release of US$8,000 per pilgrim for special hajj packages ¹

. Despite a limited discussion meeting held on January 2, 2026, where the government promised to accelerate the administrative process, the funds remain held with BPKH ².

Critical Payment Deadline Missed

The delay has resulted in Penyelenggara Ibadah Haji Khusus (PIHK) being forced to cover the costs of Armuzna services as the Saudi Arabian government's deadline of January 4, 2026, was missed ²

³. This situation has raised serious concerns about the potential disruption to the 2026 hajj pilgrimage arrangements.

Industry Concerns and Government Response

Thirteen associations representing hajj and umrah organizers have expressed their concerns about the delayed fund release, highlighting the potential for serious operational disruptions ranging from visa processing to pilgrim departures ²

. Muhammad Firman Taufik, leader of the 13 Associations of Hajj and Umrah Organizers, emphasized that the Armuzna payment is a critical stage in hajj organization ²³.

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