Seven Ghanaian pilgrims died in Mecca during this year’s Hajj journey, according to confirmation from the Ghana Hajj Taskforce.
Two males and five women are among the deceased.
All seven of the deceased have subsequently been buried in Saudi Arabia in accordance with Islamic law, as is customary for pilgrims who die while performing the Hajj.
“Unfortunately, for the 2025 pilgrimage, we have lost seven of our compatriots. Deaths are painful, but death will come when it has to come, and therefore, regrettably, as the case is, we take the opportunity to express our deepest condolences to the families back in Ghana who have been affected in this case,” Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board, Alhaji Collins Dauda, stated.
In 2025, some 6000 pilgrims from Ghana went to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj.
A physically taxing spiritual pilgrimage, the Hajj is frequently performed in inclement weather.
According to reports from Mecca this year, pilgrims, particularly the elderly and those with pre-existing ailments, are in serious danger of health problems due to the intense heat, which often reaches 48°C during the busiest ritual days.
Despite these difficult conditions, there has been a notable decrease in Ghanaian fatalities during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage when compared to prior years.
Alhaji Dauda emphasized that the current death toll of seven is a sharp drop from the 17 recorded during the 2024 pilgrimage, indicating a remarkable ~59% decrease in mortality.
The chairman of the Hajj Board credited strong procedures put in place in close coordination with Saudi authorities for this better safety record.
Source: newsthemegh.com