Six Ghanaian Hajj Pilgrims died due to health complications — Hajj Task Force Chair Confirms

Chairman of the National Hajj Task Force, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has clarified that the six Ghanaian pilgrims who died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca were all suffering from pre-existing health conditions.

Speaking to the media, Alhaji Dauda noted that the families of the deceased have been formally notified of the tragic loss.

It will be recalled that on June 8, the Ghana Hajj Board reported the deaths of seven Ghanaian pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia — five women and two men. While their names were withheld, the Board confirmed that families back home had been informed and official condolences extended.

Providing further details, Alhaji Dauda explained that the seventh individual who passed away had traveled independently on a tourist visa and was not part of Ghana’s official Hajj contingent.

“From our contingent, I can confirm six deaths. We have received information about a seventh person who also passed away, but he did not travel with the official group. He went on a tourist visa. Nevertheless, he is Ghanaian. Those who died were elderly and had underlying health conditions. It was not our wish for this to happen, but it was the will of Allah,” he said.

He added that the main contingent of Ghanaian pilgrims is expected to return later this month. Once all returnees are accounted for, the Hajj Board will determine the appropriate steps to honour the memory of those who died. He further mentioned that special prayers were held for the deceased in Mecca, where they were buried.