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Saudi Arabia to start issuing Umrah visas for international pilgrims on June 10

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is set to begin the issuance of Umrah visas to allow entry for international pilgrims into the country on Dhul-Hijjah 14,

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Hajj 2025: First batch of Ghanaian pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia

Madinah: The first batch of Hajj pilgrims who left Ghana on Saturday afternoon have successfully arrived in Madinah of Saudi Arabia at around 8 pm GMT, thus 11 pm local

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Hajj 2025: Ghanaian in Saudi Arabia arrested for transporting expatriates to Makkah

Makkah: Hajj Security Forces have arrested a Ghanaian resident for attempting to illegally transport four female expatriates to Makkah in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions. The man, who was

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National Chief Imam calls on Togbe Afede XIV

Ho: Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, has called on Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, at his private residence in Ho, Volta region. The

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Hajj 2025: Makkah approves 3,149 Hajj housing permits for over 1.8 million pilgrims

Makkah : The Holy Makkah Municipality has approved 3,149 official housing permits for the Hajj 2025/1446 AH season. This is to ensure a safe and comfortable residential environment through adherence

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Hajj 2025: Ghana sends team to Saudi Arabia to prepare for Ghanaian pilgrims

Accra: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has deployed an advance team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to finalise preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage. This is in anticipation of about 5000

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Hajj 2025: Pilgrims with medical conditions advised to consult doctors

Accra: Rukaya Siita, a member of the Ghana Hajj Medical Team, has advised persons with chronic medical conditions seeking to embark on Hajj to consult their physicians before travelling. Doing

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Hajj 2025: Ghana to start airlifting Hajj pilgrims on May 10

Accra: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce will officially commence the airlifting of Hajj pilgrims from May 10, 2025, beginning with flights from Tamale in the Northern region to Madinah in Saudi

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Chief Imam mourns passing of Pope Francis

Accra: The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and the Muslim Community in Ghana have expressed condolences to the Catholic Church upon the death of Pope Francis, which sad

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Chief Imam marks 106th birthday in sombre mood

Accra: The Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharabutu, attained the age of 106 years on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The centenarian, however, marked the day in a prayerful

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