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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,
Read MoreHajj 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
Read MoreHajj 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
Read MoreNational 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
Read MoreHajj 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
Read MoreHajj 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
Read MoreHajj 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
Read MoreHajj 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
Read MoreChief 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
Read MoreChief 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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