The government has announced a reduction in the cost of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, lowering the fare from GH¢75,000 in 2024 to GH¢62,000.
The move, aimed at making the pilgrimage more affordable for the Muslim community, aligns with President John Mahama’s campaign pledge.
The new fare, equivalent to $4,130, is the lowest in the West African sub-region, offering significant financial relief to prospective pilgrims.
Announcing the development, the leader of the Hajj Taskforce, Alhaji Collins Dauda (MP), disclosed that the previous administration had left behind a debt of $5.4 million, which posed challenges to organizing this year’s pilgrimage.
Despite this financial burden, the government remains committed to ensuring that Ghanaian Muslims can fulfill their religious obligations at a more accessible cost.
The reduction is expected to increase participation in the 2025 Hajj, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
The announcement has been met with widespread approval from the Muslim community, with many expressing gratitude for the government’s intervention in easing the financial strain associated with the pilgrimage.
