Two Ghanaian participants in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage have sadly passed away due to health complications in Saudi Arabia.
The pilgrims, who were from Damongo in the Savannah region, died on separate occasions: one on Sunday, June 9, and the other on Wednesday, June 12.
According to Channel One News, these events occurred while over 4,000 Ghanaian pilgrims were taking part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The Chairman of the Hajj Board, Ben Abdallah Banda, confirmed the unfortunate incidents, noting that the deceased were buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
In a contrasting turn of events, the pilgrimage also witnessed the miracle of life as a Ghanaian woman among the pilgrims gave birth to a healthy baby in the sacred city of Mecca on Wednesday.
“So far, so good, except for the unfortunate loss of two pilgrims. One of our pilgrims has also given birth to a healthy baby,” the chairman noted.