The Ghanaian Minaret

The contingent is the first batch of some over 2,000 pilgrims expected to be airlifted from Ghana to the Kingdom to perform the hajj ritual, which is the fifth pillar of Islam

The Ghana Hajj Board has expressed concerns over attempts by some persons, with the connivance of hajj agents, to perform Hajj either with Umrah or a tourist visa.

Accra – The Ghana Hajj Board has asked prospective hajj pilgrims to pay $6500 or GHS75,000 equivalent as hajj fees by April 30, 2023. This is to allow the Board

Accra- The President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo, has appointed former Member of Parliament for Offinso South, Alhaji Ben Abdallah Banda to be the Chairman of the reconstituted Hajj Board.

Saudi Arabia – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has for the second consecutive year announced the cancellation of Hajj for foreign pilgrims as it intends to allow only 60,000 citizens

Accra – Prospective Hajj pilgrims for this year may have to forfeit plans of travelling to Saudi Arabia as the country has decided to close its border to Hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a directive temporarily suspending all entry into the country for the purpose of Umrah or visiting the mosque of the

Accra – Alhaji Mohammed Osumanu Yunusah, a member of the Ghana Hajj Board has warned Hajj pilgrims against carrying or claiming the luggage of others at security checkpoints especially when

Accra- Hajj Watch (HW), a civil society group has called for the removal of Abdul Rahman Alhassan Gomda, Head of Communications and Abdul Malik Adams Gariba, Secretary of the Ghana