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Two Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims are reported to have succumbed to various health issues in Saudi Arabia.
The deceased persons, reportedly from Damongo in the Savannah region, passed away on separate days; one on Sunday, June 9, and the other on Wednesday, June 12.
According to Channel One News, more than 4,000 Ghanaian pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj ritual.
The Chairman of the Hajj Board who confirmed the deaths noted that the deceased have been laid to rest in line with Islamic customs.
Meanwhile, he announced a Ghanaian female pilgrim also gave birth during the Hajj in the Holy City of Mecca on Wednesday.
"So far, so good, except for the unfortunate loss of two pilgrims. One of our pilgrim women has also given birth to a healthy baby.
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