The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaian Muslims planning to attend this year’s Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to temporarily hold off on their travel plans.
This follows the ongoing tensions in parts of the Middle East due to the conflict between Iran and Israel.
In an advisory issued by the Ministry on Monday, March 2, 2026, it noted that the escalating tensions in the region may adversely impact “travel arrangements for Umrah.”
“The Ministry therefore advises all prospective Umrah pilgrims who are currently in Ghana and yet to commence their journey to temporarily hold on with travel plans until the situation stabilises,” the advisory contained.
The Ministry added that “the safety and well-being of Ghanaian nationals remain the Government’s utmost priority.”
It further advised Ghanaians who are already in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to “remain calm, comply strictly with directives issued by local authorities, and maintain regular contact with their travel agents, the Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah.”
