The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has confirmed the death of another Ghanaian pilgrim during this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Wednesday, May 27, the office announced that 60-year-old Alhaji Sulemana Iddrisu passed away on Tuesday, May 26, at the plains of Arafat, one of the most sacred locations visited during the pilgrimage.
According to PAOG, the deceased was buried in Saudi Arabia in line with Islamic customs after his family was officially informed of his passing.
The office explained that under Saudi Arabian regulations, pilgrims who die during Hajj are respectfully prepared and buried in the Holy Land, with all necessary documentation completed by the authorities.
PAOG further noted that in Islamic belief, dying in a state of Ihram during the Day of Arafat is regarded as a highly honourable death.
“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 statement said.
The office stated that it worked closely with Saudi officials to keep the deceased’s family informed before the burial arrangements were completed.
PAOG also extended condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness upon the late pilgrim.
The latest death comes just days after another Ghanaian pilgrim, Musah Sidi, aged 53, reportedly died while performing Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba in Mecca on Friday, May 22.
Authorities continue to monitor the welfare of Ghanaian pilgrims participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
