2024 Hajj: First batch of over 4,000 pilgrims to leave for Mecca today

The first batch of pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj will depart from Tamale International Airport to Mecca today, May 28. Over 4,000 pilgrims are expected to participate.

Abdul-Rahman Gomda, Communications Director for the Hajj Board, urged pilgrims to cooperate with organizers for a smooth experience, emphasizing the importance of following instructions.

He highlighted the religious significance of the pilgrimage and the role of the Dawah committee, composed of Islamic clergymen, in guiding pilgrims through the religious practices and rituals