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Hajj Board Sends Strong Message To Pilgrims

Hajj Board Sends Strong Message To Pilgrims

The Ghana Hajj Board has said it is collaborating with security agencies in Saudi Arabia to arrest Ghanaians who travel to perform this year’s hajj with unauthorised visas. It explained that there were four categories of visas issued by the Saudi Arabian authorities and among them, only the Hajj Visa was legitimate for performing hajj. So far, the board said it was the only legitimate body recognised and mandated by Saudi authorities to organise and manage the affairs of Ghanaian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “We are collaborating with the security agencies in Saudi Arabia, so if you…
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Hajj Package Fee Pegged At $6,500 – Hajj Board

Hajj Package Fee Pegged At $6,500 – Hajj Board

The Ghana Hajj Board has announced this year’s Hajj Package fee for prospective pilgrims to Mecca in the month of Ramadan. The fee has been pegged at $6,500 which translates to GH₵75,000, the Hajj Board said in a statement. According to the Board, the cedi equivalent of GH₵75,000 will remain in force till March 31, and may change afterwards based on prevailing exchange rate of the US dollars after March. “Prospective pilgrims are therefore encouraged to pay early through any of the 42 accredited Hajj agents nationwide in order to secure their slots,” they added. Deadline for pay payment is…
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Akufo-Addo reconstitutes Hajj Board; Hajj Board Secretariat

Akufo-Addo reconstitutes Hajj Board; Hajj Board Secretariat

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reconstituted the Hajj Board. The new composition is as follows: HAJJ BOARD 1.Alhaji Ben Abdallah Banda-           Chairman 2.Habib Iddrisu                       –           Member 3.Hajia Safia Mohammed      –           Member 4.Chief Saddique Jimala III  –           Member 5.Sheikh Amin Bonsu             –           Member 6.Alhaji Inusah Amadau        –           Member 7.Osumanu Yunusah 8.Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed – Member 9.Seidu Zakaria                        –              Member 10.Abdul Rahman Alhassan Gomda –   Member…
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