Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Muslims need to prepare large costs for the Hajj pilgrimage. Apart from the special rates for worshiping, Saudi Arabia's long distance from Indonesia requires quite a lot of accommodation and transportation costs.
Because this worship is a dream that every Muslim throughout the world must fulfill, the Saudi Arabian government also implements a quota system. This is because the places of worship located in Mecca are very limited, unable to accommodate all Muslims in the world simultaneously at one time.
This quota system creates queues for Hajj pilgrims who want to leave. However, Hajj departures in Indonesia are divided into several programs, so some queues are faster than others, such as pilgrims who use the regular Hajj program.
Apart from the regular Hajj, there are two other official Hajj programs in Indonesia, including the special Hajj or commonly called ONH Plus, and the Furoda Hajj. The following is an explanation of the three programs:
1. Regular Hajj
First there is the regular Hajj. If you want to register for this Hajj package, please be patient to wait in line. Regular Hajj is regulated based on quotas set by the government through the Ministry of Religion. Generally, the queue for regular Hajj is around 30 years depending on the province in Indonesia.
2. Special Hajj (ONH Plus)
Next there is a special Hajj or what is known as ONH Plus. This Hajj package is also regulated based on government quotas through the Ministry of Religion. However, the cost is more expensive than the regular Hajj. Even so, the Hajj plus queue is faster with a time ranging from 5-9 years.
3. Haji Mujamalah/Furoda
Lastly there is the mujamalah hajj or what is called the furoda hajj. This is a Hajj package regulated in Law no. 8 of 2019 concerning the implementation of the Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimage.
This regulation states that the Mujamalah Hajj, also known as the Furoda Hajj, is a Hajj program that receives a special quota from the Saudi Arabian government, is legal and official based on this law. Furoda Hajj participants will leave immediately without having to queue.
Difference between Haji Furoda and Haji Plus
Apart from the queue problem, the Hajj program is certainly different, especially for Haji Furoda and Haji Plus.
Here are the differences between Haji Furoda and Haji Plus so you can understand better:
A. Haji Furoda
Haji Furoda is the implementation of the Hajj which is a direct invitation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Furoda Hajj pilgrims depart using mujamalah visas issued by each country's embassy without waiting in line.
Regulated in Law no. 8 of 2019 concerning the implementation of the Hajj and Umrah, the Ministry of Religion does not manage prospective Hajj pilgrims with mujamalah visas. This is because the Furoda Hajj is the right of the Saudi Arabian Government to invite partners as a form of appreciation, respect for diplomatic support, and so on.
Furoda Hajj was carried out in the same year when he received a visa from the Saudi Arabian government. Indonesian citizens who carry out the Furoda Hajj must depart through the Special Hajj Organizer (PIHK) or a travel company that is registered with the Indonesian Ministry of Religion.
This step is so that the government can continue to monitor Indonesian citizens who carry out the Hajj pilgrimage. However, the implementation of the Furoda Hajj is not related to and is not the responsibility of the Indonesian government, but rather the responsibility of the company acting as the Special Hajj Organizer (PIHK).
B. Haji Plus
The Hajj Plus package is one of the official Hajj programs in Indonesia which is included in the government quota through the Ministry of Religion. However, the plus hajj quota is usually not as much as the regular hajj. So, the travel agency will have more freedom to maximize services to prospective Hajj pilgrims plus.
Unlike the Furoda Hajj which doesn't require queuing, the Plus Hajj still has a waiting period of around 5-9 years. Later, prospective Hajj pilgrims who register will receive a Hajj portion number after registration at the Ministry of Religion is complete.
Meanwhile, the departure time for the plus Hajj is usually done after all the regular Hajj pilgrims have departed. The Hajj plus program is clearly more expensive than the regular one, this is adjusted to the waiting period and facilities provided.
Prices for Haji Furoda and Haji Plus
After understanding the general differences between Haj Furoda and Hajj Plus, it's time to find out the prices for the two official Hajj programs in Indonesia. Following are the details of the prices for Hajj Furoda and Hajj Plus.
1. Furoda Hajj Price
The cost of the Furoda Hajj is very high and is the most expensive. Currently, the cost of the Furoda Hajj is USD 15,500 or the equivalent of IDR 231 million. However, this is comparable to the existing facilities, especially because there is no need to wait in line.
2. Hajj Plus Price
Meanwhile, the cost of Hajj plus is currently at USD 11,000 or the equivalent of IDR 164 million. Even so, you have to be patient waiting in line for up to 5-9 years.
Haji Furoda and Haji Plus facilities
The difference in price for Hajj Furoda and Hajj Plus reaches almost IDR 70 million. So, what are the differences in the facilities of the two Hajj programs? Following are the details of the furoda hajj and hajj plus facilities:
1. Furoda Hajj Facility
Furoda Hajj Packages 2023 according to Masyair
Furoda/Mujamalah Hajj Visa (Official)
Registered in e-Hajj online Saudi Arabia
Go straight away without queuing
Qatar Airways plane landing in Jeddah
Air-conditioned tents in Arafat and Mina
Mecca/Medina Hotel according to Masyair
Maktab VIP 111-112/Maktab Haji Furoda (Close distance to Jamarat place for Jumrah ejection)
Transit Hotel/Apartment according to Masyair
Consume Indonesian food 3 times a day
City Tour Pilgrimage to Mecca, Medina, Jeddah
Zamzam water 5 liters
Luggage 23 kg x 2
AC buses throughout the journey
Hajj rituals according to Sunnah
Free Tahalul
25-27 days (including 2 days travel)
2. Plus Hajj Facilities
Certified guide from the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia
ONH Hajj Plus Official State Quota
A maximum of 2 weeks after registration, you will receive a departure portion number and can check it online
Waiting time 7-9 years
Saudia Direct Jeddah aircraft
5 Star Facilities Hotel (Makkah: Swisshotel Al Maqam/Setaraf, Medina: Frontel Al Harithia/Setaraf)
Maktab 111/112
Transit Hotel/Apartment from the Masyair package
25-30 days
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