Alhaji Farouk Hamza The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Hajj Board, Alhaji Farouk Hamza, yesterday called for the depoliticisation of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. He was
Hajj 2024 A Success –Farouk Hamza
The Executive Secretary in a handshake with a pilgrim at one of the tents in Mina The airlifting of four thousand pilgrims of varied backgrounds and managing same for
Heat Stroke Alert: Rain In Mina Reduces Hot Weather In Mecca
An urgent report has emerged from Saudi Arabia concerning the pilgrimage activities in Mina, as unexpected rain showers have reduced the running temperature in the Mecca enclave. . Earlier,
Two Ghanaian Pilgrims Die In Mecca
Information reaching DGN Online indicates that two Ghanaian pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj from Damongo in the Savannah Region have died from health complications in Saudi Arabia. According to
Accra Hajj Airlift Begins Today
The Accra segment of the 2024 Hajj airlift is set to commence today as relevant state agencies have deployed their personnel to the Hajj Village near the Kotoka International
428 Pilgrims Leave For Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims boarding the aircraft The first batch of four hundred and twenty eight (428) pilgrims were airlifted from the Tamale International Airport en route to Madina, Saudi Arabia. The
Hajj Airlift Starts Tomorrow
The Chairman addressing the media. Seated with him are some board members and leadership of the Hajj Agents Association All is set for the maiden airlift of over four
Hajj Board Engages With Prospective Pilgrims
Ben Abdallah Banda The Hajj Village in Accra was a beehive of activities yesterday as hordes of prospective pilgrims converged at the location, to listen to resource persons as
Saudis Issue Fatwa On Hajj Gate Crashers
Some of the non-Hajj visa holders at the airport yesterday In their latest action yet  against persons who breach Hajj rules the Ministry Of Hajj in the Kingdom Of
Hajj Orientation Schedules Out
Staff in one of the offices at the Hajj Village busy at their desks Ghana Hajj Board has released schedules for this year’s orientation programme for prospective pilgrims. This
Board, Stakeholders Meet Over Hajj Flights
A cross section of the stakeholders. INSET: The Executive Secretary, other members of the Hajj Board and some stakeholders The Ghana Hajj Board and stakeholders in the management of
Hajj 2024 Flight Schedules Released
Alhaji Farouk Hamza Flight schedules for Hajj 2024 have been released by the Ghana Hajj Board. According to the Executive Secretary, Alhaji Farouk Hamza, the usual pattern of Tamale
Non-Hajj Visa Applicants To Sign Undertaking
In their latest move to curtail the activities of Hajj gate crashers, Saudi authorities have reportedly originated a binding undertaking for non-Hajj visa applicants. Violations of the undertaking which