Photo for illustrative purposes only. Pilgrims from Medan in Indonesia boarding a Garuda plane for Jeddah on July 22, 2019. Randy Imanuel/Shutterstock

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Hajj, umrah to cost 30-50% more for Indonesians next season, says industry body


JAKARTA – Hajj and umrah travel next season will rise by 30-50% due to the VAT increase in Saudi Arabia and any additional costs related to health protocols, chairperson of the Indonesia Hajj and Umrah Travel Association (SAPUHI), Syam Resfiadi Sapuhi, told Salaam Gateway.

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