By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Emmanuel Tornyi
Published on 2024-01-24 20:19:00
Over 4,000 Ghanaians are expected to perform this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Addressing the press at the Hajj Village in Accra, the chairman of the board, Ben Abdallah Banda, reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a seamless exercise for participants. He said the deadline for payment is mid-March. He also mentioned that when the package was announced last year, they did say that they would maintain the same cost irrespective of whether the Cedi loses its value against the dollar or not. Today, they are happy to announce that they are making good on their promise. The gaps that have obviously cropped up in costing the package will not be borne by the pilgrims.
The chairman of the board announced that this year, over 4,000 Ghanaians will be embarking on the pilgrimage to Mecca. He assured the press that the board is committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for all participants. The deadline for payment for the pilgrimage is set for mid-March. Additionally, the board has kept to their promise of maintaining the same cost for the package, regardless of fluctuations in currency value. They have pledged to cover any gaps in the costing of the package, ensuring that the pilgrims will not bear the burden of any additional costs.
The chairman’s statement reflects the board’s dedication to providing a fulfilling and affordable pilgrimage experience for all participants. The reassurance of a fixed cost and the commitment to covering any additional expenses demonstrates the board’s efforts to prioritize the comfort and financial well-being of the pilgrims. With these initiatives in place, the pilgrimage to Mecca is poised to be a meaningful and accessible journey for the Ghanaians partaking in this spiritual tradition.
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