Sierra Leone’s Presidential Hajj Task Force has issued a reminder to the public that the cost of performing the pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca for 2023 is US$6,700 or its equivalent in leones. The deadline for payment is May 25th, 2023.

The Hajj Secretariat also provided information on where payments can be made, which is at the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank outlet located at Old Gym House, Bank of Sierra Leone Complex, Kingtom, into the National Pilgrimage Account.

Intending pilgrims who made payments in 2022 but did not go to Mecca, as well as those sponsored by governmescholarshipship, are advised to report at the secretariat with their passports, pay-in-slips, and other supporting documents for verification.

For further inquiries, the public is advised to contact the Hajj Secretariat or call the following numbers: 073292929 or 033292929.

The reminder was signed by the Chairman of the Presidential Hajj Task Force, and the public is urged to take note of the information provided to avoid any inconvenience.