Jakarta, Jan. 16 -- Indonesia remains committed to supporting Palestinian peace and statehood, Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said, urging reflection on the Isra Miraj commemoration marked on Friday, Jan. 16.

Amid intensive physical training, more than 1,600 prospective hajj officers for the 2026 pilgrimage paused to reflect on the Prophet Muhammad's journey, which Dahnil said remains relevant to their duties and today's geopolitical challenges.

Speaking at the Pondok Gede Hajj Dormitory in Jakarta on Thursday night, Dahnil urged participants to view Isra Miraj not merely as an annual ritual but as guidance on balancing spiritual devotion and social responsibility.

He said the horizontal dimension of Isra, ...