Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana

We appreciate Your Excellency's recognition of our efforts. Led by Chairman Abdul Rauf Tanko, the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana is committed to delivering outstanding results. God willing, next year's hajj promises to surpass expectations, with plans already underway.

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Details of the new death casualty in the press release attached.

PAOG COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE.

SPECIAL SUPPLICATION SESSION ORGANIZED IN MINA-SAUDI ARABIA IN HONOR OF GHANA.BLACK STARS AHEAD OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP:

The leadeship of Ghana Hajj Agents Association (GHAA) organized a special recitation of the entire Holy Quran for Ghana,Bawku and.the Black Stars participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States,Canada and Mexico .

The principal Imam for the special supplications,Sheikh Mohammed Alhassan indicated that,this is the moment we as Ghanaians must remember our country and seek Allah's blessings,guidance and protection.According to the Imam,our country Ghana,is enjoying peace and tranquility in all spheres.We need to glorify Allah for His immeasurable blessings.

The Chairman of Ghana Hajj Agents Association,Alhaji Faisal Ibrahim, indicated that it's our duty and responsibility to glory Allah at this stage of our Hajj rituals process and supplicate for His immeasurable blessings upon our dear country Ghana, peace Bawku and our dear Black Stars and the entire sporting disciplines in Ghana.

Ghanaian politicians, business executives,students of knowledge,Scholars and all professionals have not been left.out.

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana(PAOG) under the leadership of Alhaji Abdul.Rauf Tanko Ibrahim and all stakholders have been introduced in the prayers,to help consolidate and solidify the latest cooperation and achievements recorded on Hajj operations in Ghana.

To Allah be the glory.

PAOG, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE.

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For Immediate Release

27-05-2026

A GHANAIAN PILGRIM PASSES AWAY AT ARAFAT
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un:

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana(GAOG) regrets to announce the passing away of Alhaji Sulemana Iddrisu (60), who returned to his Lord at the blessed plains of Arafat on Tuesday May 26.He has since been buried following Islamic traditions after his family was duly notified.

When a pilgrim dies in Arafat, they are considered by Islamic tradition to have completed one of the most spiritually blessed rites of Hajj.

Under Saudi regulations,their body is respectfully prepared, buried in the Holy Land,and the death is officially documented without requiring others to complete Hajj on their behalf.

Dying in a state of Ihram on the Day of Arafat is considered a deeply honorable passing in Islam. According to the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH), a pilgrim who dies during the pilgrimage will be resurrected on the Day of Judgment still in Ihram.

The pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana(PAOG) coordinated with Saudi Authorities to notify the family of the deceased and provide them with regular updates before the interment.

We extend our deepest condolences to his immediate family,loved ones and sympathizers.

We pray that Allah (SWT) accepts his Hajj as Hajj Mabroor, forgive his sins, and grants him Jannatul Firdaus.

Signed:

Mohammed Amin Lamptey
PAOG,Director of Communications