The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has confirmed the unfortunate passing of two Ghanaian pilgrims in Mecca during the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.

This year, about 6,000 pilgrims from Ghana embarked on the sacred journey to Saudi Arabia.

While the majority are expected to complete the pilgrimage without incident, the Taskforce revealed that in addition to the two deaths, five individuals were sent back home due to complications related to their travel documentation.

In an interview with Citi News, the Head of Corporate Affairs for the Hajj Taskforce, Alhaji A.B.A.