Hajj fare for 2024 Ghanaian pilgrims still at GHC 75,000

 

Through the magnanimity and God fearing nature of the Ghana Hajj Board , 2023 Hajj fare of GHC 75,000 ( $6,500) have been maintained as the 2024 Hajj fare for prospective Ghanaian pilgrims as a way of making it easier for pilgrims to fullfil the last pillar of Islam in comfort.

The Ghana Hajj secretariat has therefore directed all accredited Ghana Hajj agents to start receiving payments immediately as part of early preparations for next year's Hajj pilgrimage.

The Ghana Hajj secretariat has already begun with all the preparations towards 2024 Hajj in accordance with the road map of the Saudi Arabia ministry of Hajj and Umrah next year's Hajj preparations.

The 2023 Ghana Hajj operations recorded another success in the organization of Hajj pilgrimage in Ghana without any difficulties and with full satisfaction of pilgrims.

Tanko Mohammed Rabiu 

Hajj 2023- Muslims Association of Judicial staff of Ghana seek Allah's guidance, prayed for chief Justice during Hajj pilgrimage

Mecca

The Muslim Association of the Judicial service of Ghana led by its National president and vice president Alhaji Mohammed Habib Hudu and Alhaji Joseph Dovi Adams respectively, on behalf of the association sought for Allah's guidance, forgiveness and direction.

The Association made special prayers for the Chief justice of Ghana for Allah to guide her in order to further strengthen the rule of law and justice delivery in Ghana.

The Muslim Association of the Judicial service of Ghana also includes His worship Baba Iddi Issahaku and Alhaji Ahmed Osman, the head of credit at Agriculture development Bank.

The delegation ( including ADB staff) who just completed the Hajj (fifth pillar of Islam), decided to perform Umrah for their lost family members also used the opportunity to put the affairs of the Judicial service and the Chief justice in the hands of Allah for His guidance and to improve on the administration of justice of republic of Ghana.

After performing all the rituals of Umrah at the Masjid Haram in Mecca, members of the Muslims Association of the Judicial service of Ghana and staff of ADB prayed for the success of the nation.

"We thank Allah for our journey to the Holy land to the Holy land and for answering his call to perform Hajj this year. Among the pilgrims from all over the world who are gathered here in Mecca are staffs of the various public institutions of Ghana.  These people are here to pray for guidance of Allah for  their respective institutions" the president of the Muslims Association of the Judicial service of Ghana.

" We cannot leave here without saying special prayers for the Chief justice who is the head of the Judicial service to succeed . It is our prayer that, Allah guide her well to continue to uplift the image of the Judicial service in high esteem.

It is our prayer that, her ladyship the Chief justice continue to swim in the wisdom of God as she supervises the adjudication of justice in Ghana", Alhaji Mohamed Habib Hudu added.

His worship Baba Iddi Issahaku and the vice president of the Muslim Association of the Judicial service of Ghana, Alhaji Joseph Dovi Adams also prayed for the leadership of the Judicial service led by the Chief justice for quality  legal services to Ghanaians and uplifting the good image of the Judiciary.

The head of credit at Agriculture Development Bank, Alhaji Ahmed Osman made special prayers for all staff of ADB especially the managing Director, Alhaji Naa Alhassan Andani. He prayed for clients of the bank for Allah's protection and success in their source of income and savings.

Hajj 2023- Judicial staff of Ghana prayed for chief Justice during Hajj pilgrimage

Mecca

The Muslim Association of the Judicial service of Ghana led by its National president and vice president Alhaji Mohammed Habib Hudu and Alhaji Joseph Dovi Adams respectively, on behalf of the association have sought Allah's guidance, forgiveness and direction of affairs and mandate of the Judicial service of Ghana. 

The Association made special prayers for the Chief justice of Ghana for Allah to guide her in order to further strengthen the rule of law and justice in Ghana.

The Muslim Association of the Judicial service of Ghana also includes His worship Baba Iddi Issahaku and Alhaji Ahmed Osman, the head of credit at Agriculture development Bank.

The delegation ( including ADB staff) who just completed the Hajj (fifth pillar of Islam), decided to perform Umrah for their lost family members also used the opportunity to put the affairs of the Judicial service and the Chief justice in the hands of Allah for his guidance and direction for a better service in administrating justice and interpretation of the laws of Ghana.

After performing all the rituals of Umrah at the Masjid Haram in Mecca, members of the Muslim Association of the Judicial service and staff of ADB holistically prayed for their respective institutions.

" We thank Allah for our journey to the Holy land and for answering his call to perform Hajj this year out of millions of Muslims across the world. Just as many staff of other institutions in the world are using this rare opportunity to pray for progress of their institutions, we are also doing same by praying for the institution that Allah has blessed our families with to progress and serve Ghanaian well as it is enshrine in the 1992 constitution of Ghana", the president of the Muslim Association of the Judicial service said.

" We cannot leave here without saying special prayers for the Chief justice who is the head of the Judicial service to succeed in her mandate. It is our prayer that, Allah guide her well to continue to uplift the good image of the Judicial service and protect the rule of law and justice for all irrespective of one's affiliation. The Muslim Association of the Judicial service also extended their compliments to the Judicial Secretary of the Christian fellowship for religious harmony and religious co-existent", Alhaji Mohamed Habib Hudu added.

His worship Baba Iddi Issahaku and the vice president of the Muslim Association of the Judicial service of Ghana, Alhaji Joseph Dovi Adams also prayed for the leadership of the Judicial service led by the Chief justice for quality  legal services to Ghanaians and uplifting the good image of the Judiciary.

The head of credit at Agriculture Development Bank, Alhaji Ahmed Osman made special prayers for all staff of ADB especially the managing Director, Alhaji Naa Alhassan Andani. He prayed for clients of the bank for Allah's protection and success in their source of income and savings.

Tanko Mohammed Rabiu/Hajj communications.blogspot.com

Hajj 2023- Ghanaian Pregnant pilgrim Successfully delivered after completing Hajj

 

Immediately after completing the 2023 Hajj rituals, a female Ghanaian pilgrim, Rukaya Adamu who is in her later 30s has delivered a bouncing baby girl in Mecca under the supervision of the Ghana Hajj medical team and health officials of the health facility in Mecca where she delivered.

Rukaya Adamu arrived for this year's Hajj with pregnancy with due time to deliver though the expectant day of delivery was scheduled on July 17, 2023 which she might have been in Accra but delivered on July 4, 2023.

The Ghana Hajj medical team gave her and all the pregnant pilgrims all the attention and monitoring since the day of their departure from Ghana to Saudi Arabia until Rukaya Adamu was fortunate to deliver her baby in the Holy land of Mecca. The newly born baby has since been named as Yasrin by the Islamic scholars in Mecca with the permission of her father who is in Ghana.

In an interview with Rukaya Adamu, she said it is a privilege and honor to give birth in the month of Hajj.

" I never expected that I will give birth here in Mecca because my date for delivery is far and I expected it in Ghana but all the same, Allah has done it for me for delivering in the sacred land of Mecca." She said

" I tried embarking on this Holy journey five years ago and this year that I was pregnant, Allah called me together with my mother in-law. I initially did not want to come due to the pregnancy but my elder sister insisted I come". She added.

Rukaya Adamu is thankful to the medical team of the Ghana Hajj Board led by the medical director, Dr. Seidu Zakaria for giving her and other pregnant pilgrims all the care and support before, during and after the Hajj rituals.

The head of the Ghana Hajj medical team, Dr. Seidu Zakaria was full of joy for Rukaya Adamu's successful delivery and has credited the success to his staff and staff of the hospital where Rukaya Adamu delivered.

Dr. Seidu Zakaria intimated that, all pilgrims have received the needed health care especially the aged who with the aid of the medical team where able to perform all the Hajj rituals and are currently in good health ready to perform the TAWAF Wada and off to Ghana.

Tanko Mohammed Rabiu/Hajj communications.blogspot.com

Hajj 2023- Breaking News-Illegal Hajj SEEKERS arrested by Saudi Arabia police

 Mecca, Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia police in collaboration with the Ghana Hajj Board task force has arrested three Ghanaians who were found at the hotels of pilgrims of Ghana Hajj board  in accordance with the laws of the kingdom.

One of the three arrested who is a Ghanaian resident in Saudi Arabia has since been released and the two who traveled from Ghana with a visiting Visa to perform Hajj are facing the consequences and will be deported back to Ghana after serving jail sentences. 

The head of the Ghanaian task force, Salihu Mohammed Paapa said, his outfit is very vigilant and ready to assist the Saudi Arabian security authorities to apprehend illegal Hajj seekers.

Salihu Mohammed assured paid pilgrims of their safety and total wellbeing through out their stay in Saudi Arabia.

Prior to the start of the Hajj season, the Ghana Hajj secretariat Led by the executive secretary, Alhaji Farouk Hamza issued series of warnings to people with the intention to perform the Hajj with unauthorized Hajj permits.

The Baord has since put together a strong and an intelligent task force to handle these situations.

Tanko Mohammed Rabiu/Mecca

HAJJ 2023- Tamale- Hajj Board meets Northern Regional Chief Imam ahead of first flight take off

 

Ghana Hajj Board with support from the Northern Regional coordinating council led by the Northern Regional Minister, Sani Sayibu  paid a courtesy call on the Regional Chief Imam ahead of the historic airlifting of Prospective pilgrims to Saudi Arabia Friday  June 9, 2023 at the Tamale international Airport.

The team from the Ghana Hajj Board is led by  the Board Chairman. Among the team members were the head of Dawah Committee Doctur Mohammad Ibrahim Mohammad, the Head of Medical Team Dr Seidu Zakaria and the Communications Department of the Northern Region Alhaji Eliasu Haruna.

On his part the Executive Secreatary of the Ghana Hajj secretariat, Alhaji Farouk Hamza spelled out readiness of the take off of batch of Prospective pilgrims to Madina to Start the processes of the annual ritual of Hajj.

 Alhaji Farouk Hamza called on the Northern Regional Chief Imam to pray for the secretariat, for that matter the board for incident free operations. 

On his part, the Regional Chief Imam Sheikh Abdul Salam prayed for the entourage and wish them a peaceful stay throughout their operations. He further promised to conduct reading of the complete Quran at the Central Mosque before commencement of Jummah Prayers.

The team is expected to observe Jummah prayers at the Tamale Crntral mosque before the team heads straight to the airport where the check-in processes for the first batch of prospective Hujjaje takes effect.

Tanko Mohammed Rabiu/Tamale/hajjcommunications.blogspot.com

Hajj 2023- Executive secretary and team prepare ahead of first airlift of Ghanaian pilgrims

  

The Executive Secretary of Ghana Hajj secretariat, Alhaji Farouk Hamza has led a team from the Ghana Hajj board and stakeholders in the Ghana Hajj operations of this year's Hajj  to facilities at the Hajj terminal of the Tamale International Airport in the Northern Region.

Tomorrow is the start of the first airlift of Ghanaian pilgrims from the Northern part of Ghana who are physically spiritually ready for the Holy journey to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj. 

Alhaji Farouk Hamza who spoke with the media on the preparedness of the Ghana Hajj Board secretariat ahead of tomorrow's airlift of Ghanaian pilgrims said, all is set for tomorrow's exercise with all the logistics and human resource putting into place.

Alhaji Farouk Hamza thanked all the stakeholders like the Ghana airport company, Immigration service, Ghana police and others for corporating well with the Hajj secretariat for organizing yet to be a successful Hajj operations in Ghana.

The Executive secretary, expressed his satisfaction on the full cooperation and support the Hajj agents has given to the Secretariat since the beginning of this year's Hajj preparations especially the orientation of pilgrims, documentations and other aspect of the preparations.

 

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