Ghana has officially secured its participation in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The agreement was signed in Jeddah last Sunday by the Chairman of PAOG, Alhaji Abdul-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim, on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
The signing ceremony affirmed Ghana’s readiness to take part in the upcoming pilgrimage.
During the event, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reviewed Ghana’s past performance, identified challenges, and discussed strategies to improve the welfare and overall experience of Ghanaian pilgrims while safeguarding the sanctity of the Hajj.
The MoU sets out the operational framework for Ghana’s participation, covering key areas such as pilgrim slot allocations, service contracts, accommodation and transportation arrangements, camp bookings, visa procedures, and welfare and health standards.
Both parties agreed on timelines for operational readiness, with camp and transport arrangements as well as accommodation bookings to be managed through the Musuk Masar digital platform.
The agreement formally includes Ghana in the 2026 Hajj exercise, subject to any unforeseen circumstances, and establishes clear expectations for service quality, health compliance, and timely coordination.
Alhaji Abdul-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim extended warm greetings to Ghanaian Muslims and Hajj stakeholders, urging prospective pilgrims to pay their Hajj fare of GHS 60,000 promptly to ensure smooth planning and effective coordination.
