In addition to the dead, five others have been sent back to Ghana by Saudi Authorities
The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has confirmed the deaths of two Ghanaian pilgrims in the ongoing 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Approximately 60,000 Ghanaians traveled to Saudi Arabia to participate in this year’s Hajj.
In addition, five pilgrims have been repatriated due to visa-related issues.
Alhaji A.B.A. Fuseini, Head of Corporate Affairs at the Hajj Taskforce, clarified in an interview with Citi News that the repatriation was not due to criminal activity but stemmed from errors in visa issuance.
“Some said they were deported, but we prefer ‘repatriated.’ Deportation implies criminality, but these individuals committed no crime. It was an error in their visa issuance,” he explained.
He added that efforts are ongoing to resolve the visa issues and facilitate the return of the affected pilgrims to Mecca.
The Taskforce assured the public that steps are being taken to address the situation and ensure the affected pilgrims can complete their pilgrimage.
Meanwhile, the deceased pilgrims are expected to be buried in Saudi Arabia in accordance with Islamic customs.
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