A photo of the aircraft at the Tamale Airport
The first aircraft for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage has successfully landed at the Tamale International Airport ahead of the scheduled departure of Ghanaian pilgrims on May 10, 2025.
This marks the official commencement of the 2025 Hajj operations in Ghana, with hundreds of Muslim faithfuls expected to journey to the Holy Land in the coming days.
According to a video report by ChannelOne TV shared on X, the arrival of the aircraft signals the Ghana Hajj Board’s readiness to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated pilgrimage.
Airport staff, security personnel, and Hajj officials were seen at the tarmac overseeing final checks and preparations.
Officials from the Ghana Hajj Board also confirmed that all logistical arrangements, including accommodation, transportation, and health protocols, have been finalised.
The first batch of pilgrims are expected to board the aircraft from Tamale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on May 10, 2025.
The Hajj Board praised the cooperation of all stakeholders, including the Ministry of Transport, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, and the regional coordinating council, for facilitating a seamless arrival and planned departure process with reduced fares.
“We are fully prepared and confident this year’s pilgrimage will be safe and spiritually fulfilling for all Ghanaian pilgrims,” the report said.
Many pilgrims, some of whom have traveled from remote communities in northern Ghana, expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to embark on the sacred journey.
For many, the Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime religious obligation, and preparations for the trip have been ongoing for months.
The Tamale International Airport has been a key departure hub for Ghanaian pilgrims in recent years, especially for those living in the northern parts of the country.
Its use helps to ease congestion at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra and offers a more convenient option for pilgrims in the region.
Ghana is expected to send over 4,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj in 2025.
Authorities continue to emphasise the importance of compliance with international travel and health regulations, and all pilgrims have been advised to adhere strictly to the guidance provided by the Hajj Board and Saudi officials throughout the pilgrimage.
Watch the video below:
The first Hajj aircraft has landed in Tamale ahead of the departure of Ghanaian pilgrims tomorrow, May 10.#Hajj2025 #ChannelOneNews pic.twitter.com/1R6YryX8V6
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) May 9, 2025
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