All the latest Hajj news updates and articles in Ghana and elsewhere in the Muslim world.

Hajj 2025: Accra airlifting commences as first flight departs

Accra: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has kickstarted the second phase of airlifting of Ghanaian pilgrims with the departure of the first flight from the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. The

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Hajj 2025: Airlifting of Hajj pilgrims in Tamale ends

Tamale: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has successfully concluded the airlifting of Ghana’s hajj pilgrims from the northern part of the country from the Tamale airport. The departure of a seventh

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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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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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The Reflective Mirror of the Ummah’s Reality: Lessons from Hajj for Ghanaian Muslims

Every year, millions of Muslims converge on the holy city of Makkah to fulfil one of the five pillars of Islam—Hajj. Among them are hundreds of Ghanaians, journeying with hope,

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