The 2025 Hajj pilgrimage has begun for Ghanaian Muslims, as the first group of 425 pilgrims from the five northern regions arrived safely in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
They were airlifted directly from Tamale's Yakubu Tali International Airport, with subsequent groups expected to follow in the coming days.
This year, approximately 6,000 pilgrims from Ghana are expected to make the sacred journey-2,000 more than last year's total from the northern part of the country.
Ahead of their departure, members of the Interim Hajj Taskforce, led by Chairman Collins Dauda, joined by government officials including Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, and Northern Regional Minister Adolf Ali John, visited the pilgrims to offer prayers and encouragement.
