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Umrah pilgrims stranded in Makassar after Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Some Indonesian pilgrims travelling for umrah, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, were stranded at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
Their journeys were disrupted after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia.
Indonesian lawmakers said the pilgrims’ safety must come before keeping travel schedules.
They called on the government and umrah travel organizers to account for affected pilgrims and clearly explain flight and accommodation arrangements.
They also said people waiting should receive suitable places to rest, food, information and support, with special attention to older people and those with health needs.
Pilgrims were advised to follow official updates and wait for confirmation from their travel organizers before going to the airport.
Officials were urged to coordinate with Saudi authorities and base travel decisions on safety guidance.
Umrah pilgrims were stranded at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, according to Detik.
Indonesian lawmaker Singgih Januratmoko urged authorities and travel organizers not to leave affected pilgrims without support.
He said passenger safety should take priority over keeping departure schedules.
He called for clear information, suitable waiting facilities, food and assistance, especially for older people and pilgrims with health needs.
- Who
- Umrah pilgrims were stranded in Makassar. Indonesian lawmakers Singgih Januratmoko and Hetifah Sjaifudian called for their safety and welfare to be protected.
- What
- Their travel was disrupted after a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport.
- When
- Detik reported the story on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia; the reported attack was at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The pilgrims’ travel was disrupted following the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Umrah pilgrims were left stranded at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar.
Detik published Singgih Januratmoko’s call for affected pilgrims to receive support.
- Stranded pilgrims
- Umrah passengers
- Airport in Indonesia
- Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar
- Reported cause
- Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
- Singgih Januratmoko
- Deputy chair of Commission VIII
- Hetifah Sjaifudian
- Member of Commission VIII
What people are saying
The safety of pilgrims is the top priority. Do not let them be placed in an unsafe situation just to meet a departure schedule.
Pilgrim safety must be the top priority. However, flight delays must not result in pilgrims being abandoned.
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