The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has confirmed the death of seven Ghanaian pilgrims—five women and two men—during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
In keeping with Islamic tradition, the deceased have all been buried in Saudi Arabia, as is customary for pilgrims who pass away during the sacred journey.
Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board, Alhaji Collins Dauda, expressed condolences to the bereaved families, stating, “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.”
Despite extreme weather conditions, with temperatures in Mecca often exceeding 48°C, this year’s death toll reflects a significant improvement from the 17 fatalities recorded in 2024.
Alhaji Dauda attributed the 59% decline to stronger safety protocols coordinated with Saudi authorities. Around 6,000 Ghanaian pilgrims made the journey to Mecca for this year’s Hajj.
