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The first group of 425 Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims from the five northern regions has arrived safely in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. They were airlifted from the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale on Saturday, May 10.
This year, Ghana expects to send approximately 6,000 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—an increase of 2,000 from last year’s figure.
Key officials including Interim Hajj Taskforce Chairman Collins Dauda, Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, and the Northern Regional Minister were present to bid the pilgrims farewell.
The taskforce assured pilgrims of robust arrangements for their safety, meals, and accommodation. Alhaji Muntaka encouraged them to pray for peace in Ghana, while the Northern Regional Minister advised them on fulfilling their religious obligations.
