ADVERTISEMENT
3 Ghanaian pilgrims pass away in Saudi Arabia
The deceased are made up of two females who reportedly died from natural causes and one male who died due to a medical condition.
Recommended articles
Hajia Marian Cissey, Deputy Communications Director for Hajj Board told Accra-based Neat FM that the relatives of the deceased in Ghana have been informed about the incident and they have given the go-ahead for them to be buried in Saudi Arabia.
A total of 6350 pilgrims moved from Ghana to partake in the pilgrimage this year.
ADVERTISEMENT
Every year, an average of 6,000 Muslims leaves Ghana to Saudi Arabia for Hajj, but this has not been without some challenges and unfortunate experiences.
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Parents will soon beg for their children to enrol in public basic schools -Dr Osei- Adutwum
Government rebrands public basic schools, set to change brown and yellow uniforms
I won’t apologize for ECG Manager's arrest – Ashanti Regional Minister
Trailblazing Prof. Jane Agyemang: The political powerhouse shaking up the NDC!
John Mahama can’t succeed me as President because I defeated him twice – Akufo-Addo
President Biden signs law to potentially ban TikTok if not sold
I won’t be a driver’s mate to John Mahama – Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyeman
‘Dumsor’ challenges will end in a few days – ECG Board Chairman assures Ghanaians
