2 Ghanaian Pilgrims In Mecca Dead

The Ghana Hajj Board has announced the death of two Ghanaians in the “holy” city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

The two were part of over 4,000 pilgrims who were airlifted from Ghana to undertake Hajj- one of the five pillars of Islam.

The Board Chairman, Alhaji Ben Abdullah Banda, said, “So far so good except that we have had two deaths. Two of our pilgrims died and then we have had one delivery as well.”

The first of the deaths was recorded on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with the second on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

It has been attributed to health complications, the Chairman of the Hajj Board announced.

They have since been laid to rest in accordance with the Islamic traditions.

Meanwhile, he announced a Ghanaian has also delivered a baby on the pilgrim.

“One of our pilgrim women has delivered a bouncing baby.”

These Muslims will bring their pilgrimage to an end on Sunday, June 16, marking the Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. This event commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail, as commanded by God.