Government reduces 2025 Hajj fare and increases quota by 1,000 pilgrims

He recently reiterated this commitment recently in an address at the National Mosque, saying, “We intend to keep our promise to the Muslim community… one of which was that we’ll reduce Hajj fees drastically.”

Over the years, the cost of Hajj in Ghana has varied. In 2023, pilgrims paid approximately GH₵75,000.

The 2024 fare was maintained at the same amount, equivalent to around $6,500. In Côte d’Ivoire, pilgrims paid approximately $5,500 for the 2024 Hajj, with the same fee maintained for 2025.

She further disclosed that despite the reduction, the current administration has inherited an outstanding Hajj debt of over $5.4 million.

The increase in the Hajj quota and the lower fares are expected to impact many Ghanaian Muslims planning to undertake the pilgrimage.

Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a religious obligation for Muslims who are financially and physically capable.