The Chairman of the National Hajj Task Force, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has reported that the six individuals who lost their lives in Mecca during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage had pre-existing health issues.
He mentioned that the Task Force has officially informed the families of those who passed away.
It is important to note that on June 8, the Ghana Hajj Board confirmed the deaths of seven Ghanaian pilgrims who were part of this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia. This group included five women and two men.
While their names were not revealed, the Board has contacted the grieving families in Ghana and offered condolences on behalf of the country.
In an update to the press, Alhaji Dauda shared that the main group of Ghanaian pilgrims is anticipated to return later this month.
“From our group, I can confirm six fatalities. We have also learned of a seventh individual who passed away, but he was not part of the official group; he traveled on a tourist visa. However, he is still Ghanaian. The deceased were older individuals with underlying health conditions. We did not wish for this to occur, but it was Allah’s will,” he stated.
Mr. Dauda further mentioned that once the entire group returns to Ghana, the Board will determine the appropriate measures to honor those who have died. He also highlighted that special prayers were conducted for them in Mecca after their burial.
Source: HotFmOnline.com
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