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The initial group of Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj has safely landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The 425 pilgrims, mainly from the five northern regions of Ghana, departed from the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale on Saturday, May 10, and arrived later the same day.

They were warmly received by Ghana’s Consul-General in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Adam Abdul Rahman, before being transported to their accommodations in Madinah.

This marks the beginning of Ghana’s 2025 Hajj operations, which aim to transport a total of 6,200 pilgrims in two phases. The first phase includes six flights from Tamale, expected to wrap up by Thursday, May 15. The second phase will commence on Saturday, May 17, with six additional flights scheduled from Accra, concluding on Thursday, May 22.

Before departing, the pilgrims received a farewell message from President John Dramani Mahama, delivered by Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, wishing them a peaceful and successful pilgrimage.

The Hajj Taskforce, chaired by Alhaji Collins Dauda, has put in place extensive logistical arrangements to ensure the pilgrims' safety, comfort, and spiritual fulfillment. These include meal services and hotel accommodations in Mecca.

Participation in this year's pilgrimage has risen significantly, with around 6,000 pilgrims expected from Ghana—an increase from last year's 4,000.