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Indonesia Urges Umrah Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to Avoid High-Risk Areas
Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj has urged Indonesian citizens in Saudi Arabia, including people performing Umrah, to take extra care.
The warning follows Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport, where one person was killed and 11 injured in the latest attack.
A previous attack reportedly killed 12 people and injured hundreds.
Saudi Arabia is backing Yemen’s government in its fight against the Houthi group, which has warned people against using Saudi airports and airspace.
Indonesia advises people in Saudi Arabia to avoid high-risk areas, follow local authorities’ directions and rely on official information.
Pilgrims already there should stay in contact with their travel organizers, who are expected to monitor them and share updates.
Those who have not yet left should check their schedules, flights and departure plans with their organizers as the situation develops.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj urged Indonesian citizens in Saudi Arabia, including Umrah pilgrims, to avoid vulnerable locations and follow local authorities’ safety directions.
Ministry spokesperson Ichsan Marsha also advised people to stay calm, limit non-urgent activities and rely on official information.
Pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia were told to coordinate with their Umrah travel organizers and monitor travel information.
Those who have not yet departed were advised to confirm schedules, flight status and readiness with their organizers.
The warning followed reported Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport, amid an evolving security situation in the Middle East.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj urged Indonesian citizens in Saudi Arabia, including Umrah pilgrims, to take precautions.
- What
- It advised them to avoid vulnerable locations, follow local authorities’ directions and rely on official information.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The ministry cited the evolving Middle East security situation and reported Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport.
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We urge Indonesian citizens in Saudi Arabia, including Umrah pilgrims, to remain calm and increase their vigilance. Avoid vulnerable locations, comply with applicable regulations, and follow the directions of local authorities. Safety must be a priority
We renew our warning to all airlines, experts, employees, workers and travelers against using Saudi airports and airspace, as they are vulnerable to attack and have become a theater of operations for our forces
Tempo reported that one person was killed and 11 injured in a Houthi strike on Riyadh airport.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj urged citizens in Saudi Arabia, including Umrah pilgrims, to avoid vulnerable locations and follow safety directions.
- Ministry spokesperson
- Ichsan Marsha
- Advice for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
- Coordinate with Umrah Travel Organizers (PPIU) and monitor travel information
- Advice for people yet to depart
- Confirm schedules, flight status and departure readiness with PPIU
- Reported Riyadh airport strike
- 1 person killed and 11 injured
Sources
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