Umrah Pilgrimage Affected by Volcanic Ash From Anak Krakatau, Ministry of Hajj Asks PPIU to Assist Pilgrims
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The Ministry of Hajj is taking anticipatory steps to ensure the safety, service and protection of Umrah pilgrims following the impact of the Anak Krakatau volcanic ash.
Umrah Pilgrims Delayed by Krakatoa Eruption, Travel Agencies Face Hotel and Replacement Ticket Costs
A number of Umrah pilgrims were stranded in Jeddah and Singapore due to the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau on Sunday (September 6, 2026), which forced the postponement or even cancellation of many flights. Muhammad Sufyan Arif, Chairman of the East Java-Banusra Regional Executive Board of AMPHURI, stated that the flight disruptions affected pilgrims departing and returning from the Holy Land.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The spread of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has impacted a number of flights, including those traveling to Umrah pilgrims. The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) is currently continuously updating Umrah flight data...
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