Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has received 425 prospective Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims from the five regions of the north.The individuals are a part of the first batch performing this year's Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims arrived on Saturday, May 10, after they were airlifted from the Yakubu Tali International Airport (TIA) in Tamale to Jeddah.Government officials, including the Chairman of the Interim Hajj Taskforce, Collins Duada, the Interior Minister, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Northern Regional Minister, Adolf Ali John and others bid the prospective pilgrims farewell at the airport. Collins Duada who was speaking to the Muslim pilgrims urged them to be abide to rules and regulations governing Saudi Arabia in other to have a fruitful stay whilst they execute their spiritual duties.He noted that his outfit had designed adequate measures to make their stay enjoyable and profitable.Approximately 6,000 are expected to travel from Ghana to Suadi Arabia for Hajj 2025.These numbers show an increase of 2,000 Ghanaian participants as compared to 4,000 last year.Earlier this year, the Mahama-led government reduced the Hajj pilgrimage fee to 62,000 to 75,000 Ghana cedis under the previous administration.The reduction follows President John Dramani Mahama's campaign promise to make Hajj pilgrimage accessible to Ghanaian Muslims.

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