In a public notice released on January 17, 2024, the Presidential Hajj Task Force has republished new charges for performing the pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Mecca in 2024. The notice emphasizes that the cost for this spiritual journey is set at $7,000 USD or its equivalent in Leones.

Intending pilgrims, both domestic and international, are urged to visit the Presidential Hajj Task Force Secretariat located at the Old Gym House, Bank of Sierra Leone Complex, Kingtom. Here, they can collect application forms, complete them, and return them along with a passport valid for at least one year before the scheduled travel.

To facilitate a smooth process, all applicants must undergo screening at the Secretariat and obtain a slip for payment. Payments are to be made at the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank into the specified accounts:

a. National Pilgrimage Account – Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (USD)

• Account Number: 003001039708412187
• SWIFT Code: SLCBSLFR

b. National Pilgrimage Account – Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (Leones)

• Account Number: 003001039708112166

Applicants are required to return the pay-in slip to the Hajj Secretariat and will receive further instructions upon doing so. It is crucial for all intending pilgrims to complete their payments on or before Monday, April 1, 2024. Pilgrims residing abroad are advised to include bank charges in their payments.

For any inquiries or assistance, individuals can contact the provided numbers: 073292929 or 033292929. The notice concludes by emphasizing that this press release supersedes the previous one issued on December 12, 2023.

With these updated guidelines, the Presidential Task Force aims to streamline the pilgrimage process, ensuring a well-organized and accessible journey for all individuals embarking on this sacred pilgrimage to Mecca in 2024.