Breaking: Indonesia Agrees on Hajj Cost for 2025
The Indonesian government and all factions of the House of Representatives’ Eighth Commission (Komisi VIII DPR RI) have reached a consensus to set the Hajj Service Cost (BPIH) for 2025 at IDR 89.410.258,79 (approx. IDR 89.4 million).
Of this total, IDR 55.431.750,78 (approx. IDR 55.4 million) or 62% will be borne by pilgrims (BIPIH). This agreement was finalized during a joint meeting between the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Komisi VIII DPR at the Parliamentary Complex, Jakarta, on Monday (6/1).
"Can we accept the decision of the clergy, deputy clergy, BPH chief, secretary general of the Ministry, Director General of Hajj Affairs, KPHP head, and Inspectorate from this meeting?" asked Marwan Dasopang, the Chairman of Komisi VIII DPR, whose decision was approved by all factions.
The consensus follows the approval of all factions in the 2025 Hajj BPIHsync Committee, chaired by Abdul Wachid. The approval by Komisi VIII DPR did not result in any changes from the previously agreed result.
"On average, each pilgrim will pay IDR 55.431.750,78 (approx. IDR 55.4 million) for their Hajj travel expenses," said Abdul, adding that this amount constitutes 62% of the total 2025 Hajj cost.
The composition of the 2025 Hajj cost includes operational costs, with an average of IDR 33.978.508,01 (approx. IDR 33.9 million) or 38% of the total cost per pilgrim. Abdul also mentioned that the government and DPR have agreed to use an exchange rate of IDR 16,000 against the US dollar and Saudi Arabia Riyal (SAR) 4,266.67.
This budget will be allocated for various purposes, including flight expenses, accommodation in Mecca and Medina, and living costs. Abdul noted that this figure marks a decrease of IDR 4.000.027,21 compared to the 2024 Hajj cost.
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