Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has commended the Ghana Hajj Board Chairman, Alhaji Tanko Abdul Rauf, for what he said is a
Hajj Return Schedule Released
All is set for the commencement of return flights for Ghanaian pilgrims who participated in this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia. According to the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana
Female Ghanaian Pilgrim Dies After Arafat
 The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has announced the passing away of Hajia Kubura Salifu, a 52-year-old Ghanaian pilgrim, who died in Mina following an acute illness. Her
Ghanaian Pilgrim Passes Away At Arafat
A Ghanaian pilgrim, Alhaji Sulemana Iddrisu, aged 60 has passed on in Saudi Arabia where he was part of this year’s pilgrims performing the annual Hajj ritual. The deceased
Last Tamale Hajj Flight Moved To Accra
The last Hajj flight from Tamale scheduled for last Saturday will now depart Accra International Airport today according to the Pilgrims Affairs Office Of Ghana (PAOG). “This decision has
Hajj Flights End In Northern Sector
The 2026 Hajj operations from Ghana which commenced with the airlift of 430 pilgrims from Tamale on Friday ends today. A report from the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana
2026 Hajj Flight Schedules Released
The first airlifting of Ghanaian pilgrims from the Tamale International Airport will commence on Friday, May 1, 2026, followed by the second one on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and
Scholar Disagrees With Additional Hajj Fee • Sighted Report Explains
Sheikh Mohammed Ridwan Sheikh Mohammed Ridwan, CEO of Alpha Radio, Kumasi, who is also Chairman of the Ashanti Region Muslim Peace and Reconciliation Committee, has disapproved of a $200
Journalists Attend Hajj Reporting Workshop
A cross section of participants at the workshop The Communications Directorate of the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) yesterday hosted a workshop on ‘Responsible Hajj Reporting for Journalists.’
Kumasi Scholar Appeals For Kumasi Hajj Airlift
Sheikh Mohammed Ridwan An Islamic scholar and community radio station owner based in Kumasi has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to have prospective pilgrims from the middle belt fly
No Hajj For The Medically Unfit
Pilgrims on Mount Arafat The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has released updated health requirements and guidelines for prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj (1447H), following new
Saudi Authorities Tighten Pilgrimage Rules For 2026
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has advised banned prospective pilgrims for next year’s Hajj not to venture making payments to that effect. The warning, according to a
Ghana, Saudi Sign Hajj 2026 MoU
The PAOG Chairman exchanging the MoU with a Saudi official after the signing ceremony The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)