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Rocky55 Blog of Saturday, 23 May 2026

Source: Isaac Appiah

A pilgrim from Ghana passes away in Mecca

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A 53-year-old Ghanaian prospective pilgrim named Musah Sidi passed away while carrying out the Tawaf ceremony at the Haram in Mecca, according to the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG). PAOG claims that the victim passed suddenly soon after collapsing during the circumambulation of the Kaaba, a crucial Hajj pilgrimage ritual that entails walking in a circle around the holy building. While plans are in place for his remains to be prepared for Janaza prayers following Jumu'ah prayers prior to burial, the office confirmed that the grieving family has been officially informed of his passing. The statement went on, "In Islamic tradition, a pilgrim who dies in Ihram and in a state of worship is promised immense spiritual honor in the hereafter."





Source: CitiNewsRoom.com