Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has confirmed the death of seven Ghanaian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Speaking in an interview with TV3 on June 7, 2025, Alhaji Dauda expressed sorrow over the incident, noting that the deceased include five women and two men.

While their identities have not yet been made public, he disclosed that the families of the deceased in Ghana have been duly informed.

“Unfortunately, for the 2025 pilgrimage, we have lost seven of our compatriots. Deaths are painful but death comes when it has to come. Regrettably, we take this opportunity to express our deepest condolences to the families back in Ghana who have been affected,” 3news.com quoted him to have said in the interview.

Alhaji Dauda added that arrangements are being made for officials to visit the bereaved families to offer their support and condolences.

He also emphasised the efforts made by the Ghanaian government in collaboration with Saudi authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims.

These include the provision of immediate medical attention and other safety measures throughout the pilgrimage.

In accordance with Islamic tradition, all seven deceased pilgrims have been laid to rest in Saudi Arabia.

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