The government of Ghana has announced a reduction in the cost of the Hajj pilgrimage for 2025, slashing the fee from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000. The move delivers on a key promise made by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 presidential election to make the annual religious pilgrimage more affordable for Ghanaian Muslims.

Collins Dauda, Member of Parliament for Asutifi South and leader of the government’s five-member task force on Hajj affairs, confirmed the reduction on February 5. He outlined the government’s efforts to negotiate with Saudi authorities and service providers in Mecca and Medina to bring down costs.

“During the campaign, President Mahama promised to reduce the Hajj fare for our Muslim community. Today, I am pleased to announce that we have fulfilled that commitment,” Dauda said, noting that the decision was reached following a series of negotiations at the Hajj conference held in Saudi Arabia in January.

The new fee, which amounts to approximately $4,130, represents a 17% decrease from the previous cost of GH₵75,000. The reduction is expected to provide relief for many would-be pilgrims, making the religious journey more financially accessible.

Source:TheDotNews