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Airlifting of last batch of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia postponed
The Ghana Hajj Board has issued a statement informing the public about the rescheduling of the flight that was intended to transport the final...
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Ghanaian Hajj pilgrim passes away in Saudi Arabia
A 68-year-old Ghanaian, Zulfawu Ishaku, has lost her life while on pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.It is unclear what caused the death of...
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6,000 Ghanaians set to perform Hajj this year
As part of the five pillars of Islam, an estimated 6,000 Ghanaians are anticipated to participate in this year's Hajj pilgrimage.As such, a first...
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About 430 Hajj pilgrims leave for Mecca
The first batch of pilgrims for the 2023 hajj are said to have flown from the Tamale Airport to the Holy City of Mecca...
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Hajj Board sends delegation to inspect facilities in Saudi Arabia ahead of pilgrimage
A delegation led by Board Chair of the Pilgrims Affairs of Ghana, Ben Abdallah Banda, is in Saudi Arabia to inspect facilities ahead of...
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Monies of Muslims who failed to embark on Mecca 2022 repaid
About 90% of Muslims who were unable to travel to Mecca for a pilgrimage in 2022 have been reimbursed by the Ghana Hajj Board.Alhaji Farouk Hamza,...
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2023 Hajj fees pegged at Gh¢75k
The package costs for this year's holy journey to Mecca have been released by the Ghana Hajj Board.The Board reported that this year's package,...
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Muslim Clerics call on 83-years-old Sheikh I.C Quaye to step aside as Hajj Chair
Some Muslim Clerics from the various sects and organizations in the country have called the Hajj Board Chairman, Sheikh I.C Quaye, to step aside...
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Muslims begin downsized Hajj pilgrimage
Muslim pilgrims will on Wednesday begin the annual Hajj, dramatically downsized this year as the Saudi hosts strive to prevent a coronavirus outbreak during...
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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to delay Hajj bookings
Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims planning to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage to delay booking amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.Hajj Minister Mohammed...
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