First batch of 2026 Ghanaian pilgrims depart Tamale for Mecca
Ghanaian pilgrims departed on Friday from the Tamale Airport for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first batch of 430 pilgrims were airlifted at 11:30 GMT and expected to touch down at 4pm GMT.
A total of 6000 pilgrims are expected to depart from Ghana in 18 different flights from May 1 to May 18, 2026. The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, and officials of the Ghana Hajj Board interacted with the pilgrims and bid them farewell. Hundreds of families and well-wishers massed up at the airport to bid farewell to their relatives. The Communications Director of the Ghana Hajj Board, Mohammed Amin Lamtey, told journalists that adequate measures had been put in place to a successful pilgrimage.
An advance team had been dispatched to Saudi Arabia to receive the pilgrims, who would spend three days in Madina before proceeding to Mecca. Mr. John advised the pilgrims to respect the laws of Saudi Arabia and conduct themselves in a manner that upholds Ghana's image, saying "You are not only carrying your personal faith, but also the image of our nation. Let your conduct reflect the values of peace, tolerance and unity that Ghana is known for."
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The first batch of Ghanaian pilgrims are departing from the Tamale Airport for the 2026 Hajj in Mecca. Hundreds of families gathered to bid farewell as officials interacted with the pilgrims - but what awaits them?
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