Based on data from the Integrated Hajj and Umrah Computerized Information System (Siskohat) of the Directorate General of Hajj and Umrah (DJPHU) Ministry of Religious Affairs, 773 Indonesian Hajj pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia in 2023.
Minister of Religious Affairs (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas stated that this number is the highest since 2015. "The deceased pilgrims consist of 752 regular Hajj pilgrims, 18 special Hajj pilgrims, and 3 furoda Hajj pilgrims," said Yaqut, as reported by *Kompas.com* on Saturday (5/8/2023).
Of all the deceased Indonesian regular Hajj pilgrims, 562 were aged 65 and above, 81 were aged between 60-64 years, and 109 were under 60 years old.
"We recorded two pilgrims who were the oldest to pass away at the age of 98, and six pilgrims who were the youngest to pass away at the age of 42," said Yaqut.
Yaqut said that this year's Hajj pilgrimage has been completed and the majority of pilgrims have returned to Indonesia. However, 77 Indonesian pilgrims have not yet returned because they are still sick and receiving treatment in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, one Hajj pilgrim is still missing and is currently being searched for. "Eight pilgrims went missing after the peak of Hajj; seven have been found, either deceased or alive, while one is still missing," said Yaqut.
He ensured that the Ministry of Religious Affairs team will continue to oversee the treatment and search process for the Hajj pilgrims still in Saudi Arabia.
According to Yaqut, the last Hajj pilgrims landed in Indonesia, namely from flight group (kloter) 88 Surabaya Embarkation (SUB 88) on Friday (4/8/2023). "In general, *alhamdulillah*, the Hajj pilgrimage services went well," said Yaqut.