The first group of 2026 Ghanaian pilgrims left Tamale heading to Mecca.
Abukari Alhassan
The first group of 430 Ghanaian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj were flown from Tamale Airport to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
They departed from Tamale on Friday at 11:30 GMT and were planning to arrive at 4:00 PM GMT.
In all, a total of 6000 pilgrims are expected to depart from Ghana on 18 different flights from May 1 to May 18, 2026. Ghana Investment Report.
Just before leaving, the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, and officials from the Ghana Hajj Board met with the pilgrims and said goodbye to them.
Also, hundreds of families and people who care about others gathered at the airport to say goodbye to their relatives who were about to begin their spiritual journey.
The Communications Director of the Ghana Hajj Board, Mohammed Amin Lamtey, told journalists that enough steps have been taken to ensure the pilgrimage goes smoothly.
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He said that a group of people had already gone to Saudi Arabia to meet the pilgrims, who would stay in Madina for three days before moving on to Mecca.
He mentioned, “This year, we have improved our communication systems so that important information is managed correctly and shared in the right way.”
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Mr. John said that he advised the pilgrims to follow Saudi Arabia’s laws and act in a way that keeps Ghana’s image positive. Ghana Investment Report.
You are not just representing your own beliefs, but also the image of our country. He said, “Let your actions show the peace, acceptance, and togetherness that Ghana is famous for.”
