spot_img
FeaturesLatest NewsLocal NewsNews

2024 Hajj: Two Ghanaian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

Kwaku Nti
By Kwaku Nti
Less than 1 min.

Must Read

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Two Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims have died from health complications in Saudi Arabia.

The deceased, believed to be from Damongo in the Savannah Region, passed away on Sunday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 12, respectively.

Over four thousand Ghanaian pilgrims are currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj ritual.

Chairman of the Hajj Board, Alhaji Ben Abdullah Banda, confirmed the incident to Channel One News.

He said the two have been buried in accordance with Islamic customs.

He also announced that, a Ghanaian pilgrim gave birth in the Holy City of Mecca on Wednesday.

“So far, so good, except that we have had two deaths. Two of our pilgrims have died. We also have one delivery. One of our pilgrim women has delivered a bouncy baby,” he said.

spot_img

More Latest Stories

Man on the brink of loosing his testicles after an affair with ex-lover in bush

A 27-year-old man residing at Gomoa-Dawurampong in the Central Region, is battling for his life following a swollen testicle after sexual intercourse with a...

Alan Kyerematen pledges to review free SHS if elected president

Flagbearer and Founder of Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has stated that Free Senior High School will be reviewed if he becomes president. He...

UCC honours EOCO boss, Tiwaa Addo-Danquah

The University of Cape Coast (UCC), has honoured the Executive Director of the EConomic and Organised Crime Office(EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah(Mrs) for...

Nsein SHS renamed Kwame Nkrumah Senior High School

The board and management of Nsein SHS, Nsein Traditional Council, and the Old Students Association have announced the restoration of the school's name to...

Boinso bridge collapse: MP demands urgent action

Hon. Oscar Ofori Larbi, Member of Parliament for Aowin Constituency, has declared the collapse of the only bridge linking Enchi and Elubo over the...

NABCO trainees pressure Dr. Bawumia to fulfil promise to pay their allowances

Trainees of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) programme are calling on the Vice President and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr....
spot_img

Most Read This Week

spot_img
spot_img
spot_img

ADVERTISEMENT

spot_img
© 2020. Angel Broadcasting Network. Designed by Obiba Digital