Mecca (ANTARA) – Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf expressed his appreciation to Indonesian Hajj pilgrims for their cooperation and orderly compliance with officials’ instructions during the Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina phases.”I express my appreciation to the Indonesian Hajj pilgrims for their orderly performance in carrying out the Hajj rituals. I also thank all the officials who have worked with full dedication. May the Indonesian Hajj pilgrims be granted a mabrur Hajj,” Yusuf said on Sunday.The peak of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina officially concluded on the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah, 1447 AH. All Indonesian Hajj pilgrims with the Nafar Tsani option have left their tents in Mina and returned to their hotels in Mecca.The minister then stated that the success of the Mina phase was the result of the collaborative efforts of all organizers, officials, and Indonesian Hajj pilgrims.”Alhamdulillah, the Mina phase has concluded successfully. Today at 3:00 p.m. Saudi Arabian time, all Indonesian Hajj pilgrims left Mina and returned to their hotels in Mecca. Mina is now clear of Indonesian pilgrims,” he added.Although the Mina phase has concluded, Yusuf ensured services to pilgrims will continue. Some pilgrims performed the Tawaf-ifadah on the 10th to 13th of Zulhijjah, while others will complete the ritual before returning home.He had instructed the Saudi Hajj Organizing Officers (PPIH) to continue monitoring and assisting pilgrims who have not yet completed the Tawaf-ifadah.This assistance is crucial to prevent overcrowding in the tawaf area, while ensuring that elderly and high-risk pilgrims continue to receive priority attention.He also urged pilgrims to maintain their health after completing the peak stages of the Hajj pilgrimage. The return of Indonesian pilgrims to Indonesia will begin in stages from June 1 to June 30, 2026.Furthermore, Yusuf noted that the end of the Mina phase does not mark the conclusion of Hajj administration. The Ministry of Hajj will immediately evaluate all service stages to improve future implementation.On May 29, 2026, the Ministry of Hajj received initial information and a timeline for the 2027 Hajj from the Saudi Arabian government. This information will serve as a basis to prepare for next year's Hajj early.According to him, the experience of early preparations for the 2026 Hajj had a significant impact on operational order, service quality, and the readiness of all organizing elements.”Evaluation and preparation must start early. This year’s experience shows it improves order, service quality, and overall readiness. We aim for the 2027 Hajj to be better organized, more elderly-friendly, and safer and more satisfying for pilgrims,” the minister concluded.