Two Ghanaian pilgrims on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage have tragically died due to health complications in Saudi Arabia.
Both pilgrims were from Damongo in the Savannah region, with one passing away on Sunday, June 9, and the other on Wednesday, June 12.
Channel One News reported these sad events as over 4,000 Ghanaian pilgrims participate in the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Chairman of the Hajj Board, Ben Abdallah Banda, confirmed the deaths and stated that the deceased were buried according to Islamic rites.
In contrast, the pilgrimage also saw a moment of joy. A Ghanaian woman among the pilgrims gave birth to a healthy baby in 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.