Six Ghanaian pilgrims who lost their lives during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca had underlying health conditions, according to Alhaji Collins Dauda, Chairman of the National Hajj Task Force.

On June 8, the Ghana Hajj Board confirmed the deaths of seven Ghanaian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, comprising five women and two men.

A citinewsroom report indicated that the families of the six individuals have since been formally notified by the Task Force.

While their identities were not disclosed, the Hajj Board says it has reached out to the affected families in Ghana, extending condolences on behalf of the nation.

Providing an update to journalists, Alhaji Dauda stated that the main contingent of Ghanaian pilgrims is expected to return later in June.

“From our contingent, I can confirm six deaths. We have received information about a seventh person who also passed away, but he did not travel with the official group. He went on a tourist visa. Nevertheless, he is Ghanaian. Those who died were elderly and had underlying health conditions. It was not our wish for this to happen, but it was the will of Allah,” he said.

Dauda further stated that once the full contingent returns to Ghana, the Hajj Board will determine the appropriate steps to honour the deceased.

He also mentioned that special prayers were held for them in Mecca following their burial.

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