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

Stampedes during Hajj: A call for holistic streamlining for Ghanaian pilgrims

Accra: Every year, Ghanaian citizens embark on the sacred journey of Hajj to Mecca in fulfilment of one of the pillars of Islam. Although most of them have been smooth,

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Hajj 2024: Ghana Hajj Board begins orientation for prospective pilgrims today

Accra: Some Ghanaian Muslims expected to participate in the year’s Hajj have undergone orientation at the Dagomba Boy Central in Yendi today. The orientation entailed educating prospective pilgrims on the

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Hajj 2024: SR10,000 fine for Makkah entry without Hajj permit

RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has announced a SR10,000 fine for persons who enter Makkah without a Hajj permit from Dhul Qada 25, 1445, to Dhul Hijjah 14, 1445, which

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No entry into Makkah without Hajj permit or visa

Makkah: Saudi security forces on Saturday began the implementation of the new rules that barred entry into the city of Makkah without a permit for locals and a visa for

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Hajj 2024: First Ghanaian flight to depart on May 28

Accra: The Ghana Hajj Board has released the flight schedule for the 2024 Hajj, with the first flight set to depart Ghana on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Like in recent

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Ghana Hajj Board extends Hajj payment deadline to March 31

The Ghana Hajj Board has extended the deadline for the payment of the Hajj fare for prospective pilgrims. The extension was informed by numerous pleas from prospective pilgrims asking for

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We allow for persons to perform Hajj individually – Hajj Board

Accra: The Ghana Hajj Board has arrangements for persons who may want to embark on Hajj individually without necessarily joining Ghana’s contingent for Hajj this year, the Chairman of the

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Hajj 2024: Ghana Hajj Board maintains hajj fare at GH₵75,000

Accra: The Ghana Hajj Board, a body mandated by the government to organise and manage Hajj affairs in Ghana, has announced the 2024 Hajj fare to be GH₵75,000 or an

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Hajj 2023: Last batch of Ghanaian pilgrims arrives in Accra safely

The final flight from Saudi Arabia to Accra safely arrived on Friday night, marking the end of the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage for more than 4000 Ghanaian participants.

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Hajj 2023: First batch of Hajj Pilgrims returns to Ghana

Hajj pilgrims who participated in this year’s hajj have started returning home as the first flight from Saudi Arabia landed in Tamale on Monday

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