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No Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims Hurt in Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport
Indonesia’s Hajj and Umrah Ministry says no Indonesian umrah pilgrims were hurt in a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10.
The ministry said 37 Indonesian pilgrims had travelled through the airport by October 11.
Saudi authorities said the attack killed 12 people and injured 309.
The ministry is urging Indonesian pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia to stay alert, follow local authorities’ instructions and avoid unnecessary travel outside Mecca and Medina.
It has also told travel companies to monitor pilgrims and help them if schedules change or assistance is needed.
People who have not yet left for umrah should check their flights and travel plans with their travel company, and follow official government updates before deciding whether to go.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said no Indonesian Umrah pilgrims were victims of the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
The attack took place on Saturday, October 10, according to the ministry.
The ministry said 37 pilgrims had travelled to or from the airport as of October 11.
Saudi authorities reported that the attack killed 12 people and injured 309.
The ministry urged pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to stay alert, follow local authorities’ instructions and coordinate with their travel operators.
- Who
- Indonesian Umrah pilgrims and the Houthi militia.
- What
- The ministry said no Indonesian Umrah pilgrims were victims of the attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
- When
- The attack took place on October 10, 2026. The ministry’s statement was issued on October 13.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Houthi attack took place at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
The ministry’s records showed 37 pilgrims had travelled to and from the airport.
Ministry spokesperson Ichsan Marsha said no Indonesian Umrah pilgrims were victims.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Attack date
- October 10, 2026
- Indonesian pilgrims
- 37 travelled to or from the airport as of October 11
- Indonesian victims
- None reported by the ministry
- Reported casualties
- 12 killed and 309 injured, according to Saudi authorities
What people are saying
Based on data registered in our system, as of Sunday, October 11, 2026, a total of 37 pilgrims had travelled to and from King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh.
Based on the communication we held with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh, thankfully no Umrah pilgrims were victims of the attack.
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