40 years of preparation for Hajj

Legiman, a street sweeper in Indonesia, has been saving money to go to Hajj since 1986.

"I still can't believe I finally got to see the Kaaba with my own eyes," says Legiman, who is currently in Mecca with his wife.

Indonesian couple who saved money for Hajj for nearly 40 years finally arrive in Mecca

Indonesian couple worked hard for 40 years to save money to go on Hajj

Haji Legiman, who worked as a cleaner, and his wife began saving a little money every month in 1986.

After years of patiently pursuing their goals, they finally registered for the Hajj pilgrimage in 2025.

"I still can't believe I finally got to see the Kaaba with my own eyes," says Legiman, who is currently in Mecca with his wife.

The Legiman family's Hajj story is instructive. Intention and effort are enough to achieve a goal.