Tag: Hajj News
All the latest Hajj news updates and articles in Ghana and elsewhere in the Muslim world.
Hajj 2026: Ghana’s Pilgrims Affairs Office closes registration
Accra: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially closed registration for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage with immediate effect, after concluding all operational processes including payments, documentation and receipt
Read MoreHajj 2026: Saudi Arabia begins Hajj visa issuance on February 8
Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says it would commence visa issuance for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH) on Sunday, February 8, corresponding to Sha’ban 20. The
Read MoreHajj 2026: Medical examination for 4,600 prospective Ghanaian pilgrims begins on February 6
Accra: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana, a state agency mandated to coordinate Hajj activities, will on Friday, February 6, 2026, begin mandatory medical examinations and screening to determine the
Read More5 Documents for Hajj every Ghanaian Muslim must have to become Alhaji or Hajia
With the imminent arrival of the Hajj season comes the urgent need for every intending Ghanaian pilgrim to meet all required documentation to fulfil the lifelong spiritual aspiration of travelling
Read MoreHajj 2026: We don’t want to repeat past mistakes – Amin Lamptey justifies abrupt Hajj payment closure
Accra: Mohammed Amin Lamptey, the Communications Director of the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana, has asked those affected by the abrupt closure of the hajj fare payment to bear with
Read MoreHajj 2026: Banned Ghanaian pilgrims warned against registering for upcoming Hajj
Accra: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has urged Ghanaian nationals banned from entering Saudi Arabia for hajj violations to not register for the upcoming hajj next year. According
Read MorePresident Mahama requests a comprehensive annual Hajj report
Accra: President John Mahama has directed that a comprehensive Hajj report be provided at the end of every Hajj season. He demanded that the report which will be submitted to
Read MorePresident Mahama inaugurates new Hajj Board, demands accountability from members
Accra: President John Mahama has inaugurated a seven-member hajj board with a mandate to plan, manage, and execute all matters relating to hajj operations in Ghana. Alhaji Abdul Rauf Ibrahim
Read MoreHajj 2026: Ghana gets green light to participate in Hajj next year
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi
Read MoreHajj 2026: Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana releases names of 42 accredited Hajj Agents
Accra: The Pilgrim Affairs Office of Ghana has duly recognised 42 Hajj agents for the 2026 Hajj season. The agents are duly accredited as members of the Hajj Agents Association
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