Government Reduces Hajj Fee from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000

The government has announced a reduction in the Hajj pilgrimage fee from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000, fulfilling President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign promise to make the pilgrimage more affordable for Ghanaian Muslims.

Providing an update on the development, Collins Dauda, MP for Asutifi South and leader of the government’s five-member task force, highlighted the steps taken to achieve this reduction.

“During the 2024 presidential campaign, President Mahama assured the Muslim community that he would work to reduce the Hajj fare if elected. Today, I am pleased to announce that he has honored this commitment,” Collins Dauda stated.

He explained that a four-member Muslim task force was appointed to attend the Hajj conference in Saudi Arabia in January and negotiate directly with service providers in Mecca and Madina. These negotiations led to a substantial fee reduction, bringing the 2025 Hajj fare to GH₵62,000 ($4,130).

The reduction is expected to make the pilgrimage more accessible to Ghanaian Muslims, easing the financial burden on prospective pilgrims.