Ghanaian Hajj pilgrim delivers baby boy in Mecca

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BB 7 years ago

ONLY GOD NO!!!!!

ONLY GOD NO!!!!!
Abdulai Mahamadu 7 years ago

That child is a Ghanaian because the parents are Ghanaians.

That child is a Ghanaian because the parents are Ghanaians.
Mahmoud 7 years ago

I'm sure she didn't invite God's wrath upon herself by praying at Mecca for apostate Mahama.

I'm sure she didn't invite God's wrath upon herself by praying at Mecca for apostate Mahama.
Yaw Jo 7 years ago

That child is not a Ghanaian we don't have Muslims in Ghana

That child is not a Ghanaian we don't have Muslims in Ghana
BELLO BELLO 7 years ago

MUSLIMS STONINGOF THE DEVIL RITUAL WILL START ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016.

The pilgrims will mark Sunday with day-long prayers and recitals of the Koran holy book at the spot in western Saudi Arabia where they believe th ...
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MUSLIMS STONINGOF THE DEVIL RITUAL WILL START ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016.

The pilgrims will mark Sunday with day-long prayers and recitals of the Koran holy book at the spot in western Saudi Arabia where they believe their Prophet Mohammed gave his last hajj sermon.

The numbers are down this year because of the absence of 64,000 Iranians over tensions between their Shiite nation and the Sunni-dominated kingdom.

Last year's hajj stampede which killed roughly 2,300 people, many of them Iranians, magnified those frictions.

Masses of Iranian faithful held an alternative pilgrimage on Saturday in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, south of the Iraqi capital.

After preliminary rituals this week in Mecca at the Grand Mosque, the pilgrims in Saudi Arabia moved east on Saturday to the tent city of Mina and Mount Arafat.

They are following in the footsteps of their prophet who performed the same rituals about 1,400 years ago.

"It's marvellous. I'm here closer to God. It's an indescribable feeling," said an Egyptian pilgrim who gave her name only as Louza, 45, as a helicopter monitored the throng.

The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, which capable Muslims must perform at least once, marking the spiritual peak of their lives.

Pilgrims come from every corner of the globe but Indonesia -- the world's largest Muslim-populated nation -- has the largest quota.

Despite diverse languages and origins, they all "meet here in one place under one banner, the profession of the Muslim faith," Ashraf Zalat, 43, from Egypt, said in Mecca.

Okaz newspaper reported that, for the first time in 35 years, Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh, Saudi Arabia's top cleric, will not deliver a sermon to the Arafat crowd on Sunday.

The paper cited health reasons for the absence of the grand mufti, who has also waded into the Saudi-Iranian row over the hajj.

- Mina main base -

After Mecca, Mina becomes the pilgrims' base, where an expanse of solidly built white fireproof tents can accommodate 2.6 million people in a valley beneath bare mountains.

Guides in orange vests helped to direct pilgrims while police cars patrolled and troops were stationed at regular intervals.

Last September 24, Mina was the scene of the deadliest disaster in hajj history, when the stampede broke out as pilgrims made their way to the Jamarat Bridge for a stoning ritual.

This year's "Stoning of the Devil" will start on Monday.

Although Riyadh stuck with a stampede death toll of 769, figures compiled from foreign officials in more than 30 countries gave a tally almost three times higher -- at least 2,297.

Saudi Arabia announced an investigation into the disaster but no results have ever been released, although a number of safety measures have been taken.

Among the changes, government facilities have been moved out of Mina to free up space, and roads in the Jamarat area expanded, Saudi newspapers reported.

Officials have also been issuing pilgrims with bracelets that digitally store their personal data.

Authorities aim to give bracelets to each of the 1.3 million faithful from abroad, who are joined by more than 100,000 Muslims residing in Saudi Arabia.

Interior ministry spokesman General Mansour al-Turki spoke of "great efforts being exerted by the kingdom, not only in maintaining the security and safety of the pilgrims, but in facilitating performance" of the rites in comfort.

Pilgrims appeared satisfied.

"The transportation went well and the lodging is comfortable," said Salah Gaddoumi, 40, from Sudan, who is on his second hajj.

"It's better organised this time," he said in Mina.

Saudi Arabia has invested billions of dollars in hajj infrastructure and safety projects over the years.

Despite the safety and security measures which Saudi Arabia says it has taken, Iran has questioned the kingdom's custodianship of Islam's holiest places.

The two countries do not have diplomatic relations and are at odds over a string of regional issues including the wars in Yemen and Syria.

Iran last year reported the largest number of stampede victims, at 464, and its pilgrims are excluded for the first time in decades after the regional rivals failed to agree on security and logistics.

Many of the Iranians who would have travelled to Mount Arafat wound up instead in Karbala to visit the Imam Hussein shrine.

An official in Karbala said that one million pilgrims were expected, mostly f
Nat 7 years ago

He is not a Ghanaian.He was born in Saudi Arabia and therefore is of Saudi nationality.The mother can file for permanent residency for now and later helpnaturalize him if they so choose.But right now he cannot be called a Gha ...
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He is not a Ghanaian.He was born in Saudi Arabia and therefore is of Saudi nationality.The mother can file for permanent residency for now and later helpnaturalize him if they so choose.But right now he cannot be called a Ghanaian.
NANA, DOCTOR ALL THE WAY 7 years ago

only in USA, you become AMERICAN.GOD BLESS THE USA.

only in USA, you become AMERICAN.GOD BLESS THE USA.
good over evil 7 years ago

Bro I don't know if that could be possible. ..depending on her status...she went with a different visa there and so the child may not be a saudi citizen in anyway. .not unless she has a different residing permit...my opinion

Bro I don't know if that could be possible. ..depending on her status...she went with a different visa there and so the child may not be a saudi citizen in anyway. .not unless she has a different residing permit...my opinion
MOI 7 years ago

BET HIS NAME WILL BE MOHAMMED

BET HIS NAME WILL BE MOHAMMED
JoJo 7 years ago

Who would be blamed if there was death or complication. Ghana Hajj, must ban even one month pregnant women to protect unborn babies and mothers who could have complications. They can perform the Hajj later.

Who would be blamed if there was death or complication. Ghana Hajj, must ban even one month pregnant women to protect unborn babies and mothers who could have complications. They can perform the Hajj later.
MANN-TESHIE 7 years ago

Allahu Akabar,All moslem Ummah are very grateful to Almighty Allah for the new born baby during Hajj rituals..We hope that the bless of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) and the Holy Kabah shows the baby the truth.Whether Ghanaian citiz ...
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Allahu Akabar,All moslem Ummah are very grateful to Almighty Allah for the new born baby during Hajj rituals..We hope that the bless of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) and the Holy Kabah shows the baby the truth.Whether Ghanaian citizen or Saudi citizen.
Esuong 7 years ago

Ghanaian citizen far better than being a Saudi citizen. Remember 9/11

Ghanaian citizen far better than being a Saudi citizen. Remember 9/11
Sultan 7 years ago

Another Boko Haram in the making! Bad news for Ghana and Africa as a whole.

Another Boko Haram in the making! Bad news for Ghana and Africa as a whole.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 7 years ago

He will be the first moslem in the flagstaff house not Bawumia.

He will be the first moslem in the flagstaff house not Bawumia.
DIRECTOR ONE-YIZESI 7 years ago

Prince willy, amen and thank you.

Prince willy, amen and thank you.
KOO NIMO 7 years ago

AFRICANS WILL FOLLOW ANY RELIGION BECAUSE THEY ARE FEEBLE MINDED.
DAMM ARABS DONT EVEN LIKE OR RESPECT AFRICANS.
SUPID HALBREED MONKEYS

AFRICANS WILL FOLLOW ANY RELIGION BECAUSE THEY ARE FEEBLE MINDED.
DAMM ARABS DONT EVEN LIKE OR RESPECT AFRICANS.
SUPID HALBREED MONKEYS
Koojam 7 years ago

Will this boy be an Alhaji outright?

Will this boy be an Alhaji outright?
D D 7 years ago

wow Doc Osman you have done a good job thanks to God almighty

wow Doc Osman you have done a good job thanks to God almighty
Baba, Dansoman tunga 7 years ago

Well done ,Doctor Osman the baby boy will name Muhammad.

Well done ,Doctor Osman the baby boy will name Muhammad.
Yaw Jo 7 years ago

Going to some Arab country and running around a big black stone. Africans are so stupid following Arab religion . Mohammed was murderer and pedophile marrying 12 and 14 year old girls

Going to some Arab country and running around a big black stone. Africans are so stupid following Arab religion . Mohammed was murderer and pedophile marrying 12 and 14 year old girls
Black woman 7 years ago

Not to mention the fact that Israelites have been enslaving black people, castration of black boys rape of black women and girls since biblical times. They are the reason black people have been scattered to places like Turkey ...
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Not to mention the fact that Israelites have been enslaving black people, castration of black boys rape of black women and girls since biblical times. They are the reason black people have been scattered to places like Turkey Iran Iraq and other countries. Also middle eastern people don't even like black people anyway.
Black woman 7 years ago

Correction-----Ismaelites not Israelites

Correction-----Ismaelites not Israelites
Nuno Gomes 7 years ago

May de wrath of Allah visit you and ur entire generations yet to come.#WO MAAME TWE W'ATE.from de way u talk i believe a chimpanzee fucked ur mother before u were born.LOOOOOOSER.

May de wrath of Allah visit you and ur entire generations yet to come.#WO MAAME TWE W'ATE.from de way u talk i believe a chimpanzee fucked ur mother before u were born.LOOOOOOSER.
swallah hakima 7 years ago

May the almighty Allah forgive you for wat you said

May the almighty Allah forgive you for wat you said
whyte guy 7 years ago

The Ghana next Osama Bin Laden. stupid Muslim from up north Ghana don't even have jobs or money to feed ur folks. y'all go to Mecca with ur batakare and taawoto just to see a statue of human being Muhammad. Ghana is dead and ...
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The Ghana next Osama Bin Laden. stupid Muslim from up north Ghana don't even have jobs or money to feed ur folks. y'all go to Mecca with ur batakare and taawoto just to see a statue of human being Muhammad. Ghana is dead and I feel bad for gonja, dagaati, mamprusi, sisala, dagomba folks. fools
BOWONDA 7 years ago

Ebei 'Whyte Guy', one of the most dangerous weapons in our contemporary world is IGNORANCE followed by HATRED OF OTHERS. If it were not the fact that your hexagonal-shaped head is filled with straw, you could have even Google ...
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Ebei 'Whyte Guy', one of the most dangerous weapons in our contemporary world is IGNORANCE followed by HATRED OF OTHERS. If it were not the fact that your hexagonal-shaped head is filled with straw, you could have even Googled to find out about Islam and the Hajj Institution to learn about what these Pilgrims do when they go to Makkah. If you could remove some of the straw from your head and allow Sane information into it, Islam does not permit Statues or Photos of Prophets and this include Biblical Prophets as well. There is nowhere that you can find an effigy of Muhammad talk less of Makkah! I hope you would be humble enough to accept the reality that the fact that you HATE Muslims and possibly Northerners for that matter, does not give you the right to spew Ignorant filth on this forum that is for rational beings.
veteran,UK 7 years ago

non muslims if u have nothing to do not comment by passing hateful comments.Ghana belongs to muslims and christians

non muslims if u have nothing to do not comment by passing hateful comments.Ghana belongs to muslims and christians
kofi 7 years ago

It is an airline policy that you should not travel if more that 6 moths pregnant. Why the medical doctor allow her to travel should be investigated. she could have lost he life in such a needless way. Anyway lets give thanks ...
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It is an airline policy that you should not travel if more that 6 moths pregnant. Why the medical doctor allow her to travel should be investigated. she could have lost he life in such a needless way. Anyway lets give thanks to Allah for looking after her. Hope the hajj commission takes note.
DIRECTOR ONE-YIZESI 7 years ago

Ei, small boy Alhaji. Welcome! Hon. Alhaji Abdul Rauf Tanko, the people of Mamprugu moagduri love you so much. Take good care of your self. Stay blessed.

Ei, small boy Alhaji. Welcome! Hon. Alhaji Abdul Rauf Tanko, the people of Mamprugu moagduri love you so much. Take good care of your self. Stay blessed.
Aliu wadrago 7 years ago

oh YA ALLAH have messy on this fools

oh YA ALLAH have messy on this fools
pocket lawyer. 7 years ago

Muslim nationality haha!sorry Saudi citizenship

Muslim nationality haha!sorry Saudi citizenship
DIRECTOR ONE-YIZESI 7 years ago

Muslims are truthful. So, we will never exaggerate a picture and claim that it is the picture of prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H). I really pity SOME Christians. Some times, you will see them kneeling down in front of either their ...
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Muslims are truthful. So, we will never exaggerate a picture and claim that it is the picture of prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H). I really pity SOME Christians. Some times, you will see them kneeling down in front of either their so-called crucifix of Jesus or the so-called statue of Holy Mary crying and saying, oh, Holy Mary, mother of God and bla bla bla. Subhanan lai! At the end of the day, the same people will come out and try to condemn Muslims. What shows that you people are not worshipping idols and statues? Is Jesus God? Is Mary really the mother of God? Are those pictures we see all the time been displayed in our churches and bill boards the real pictures of Jesus? Even if they are, is it right to kneel down before those pictures in prayers? I really need answers. But, before then, read the following quotations in the Holy Bible for me. JOHN 5:30, JOHN 12:44-49, 1CORINTHIANS 14:34-37, EXODUS 30:19-21, EXODUS 3:5, JOSHUA 5:15. The few above quotations will Vindicate lslam. I am not in Anyway trying to condemn Christianity. But, it is written in the Holy Qur'an chapter 109:6 that Lakum dinukum wa li-yadiin. Unto you your religion and unto me my religion. So, let the Christians keep their religion and let us (Muslims) keep our religion. Remember, it is only Allay(God) Who has the right and power to judge. Assalamu alaikum warahmatu lahi ta'ala wabarikatu.

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