President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Ghana Pilgrimage Office and the Hajj Committee are working ahead of schedule to make this 2014 Hajj pilgrimage a \u201cbetter organized one than last year.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the President, though \u201clast year\u2019s Hajj was well executed,\u201d Ghana \u201cwould see an even better one this year\u201d because of the \u201cforeign arrangement s and efforts being put into this year\u2019s Hajj.\u201d<\/p>\n
He therefore urged Ghanaians to contribute and cooperate fully to make this year\u2019s pilgrimage a \u201csuccessful\u201d one.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the 2014 edition of Eid-Ul Fitr prayers at the Kumasi Central Mosque,the President revealed that payment for the 2014 Hajj pilgrimage will end on August 8, adding that the Hajj Committee has made arrangement with the Bank of Ghana to \u201chold down the announced prices for the pilgrimage until August 8.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody who wants to perform the Hajj this year, if you want to get it at the advertised rate then you should pay before August 8. After August 8 the Bank of Ghana cannot guarantee that you will get it at the same fare,\u201d the President stated.<\/p>\n
Regarding the visa processing for the pilgrimage, the President asked prospective pilgrimmers to \u201cmake payments early so they can process their visa on time\u201d<\/p>\n
Hajj pilgrimage is one of the world\u2019s largest gatherings that offer Muslims around the world an opportunity to participate in one of Islam\u2019s five pillars of faith.<\/p>\n
The pilgrimage, which is held annually at Mecca and Saudi Arabia is also one of the greatest observances in Islam.<\/p>\n
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By: Marian Efe Ansah\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n
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President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Ghana Pilgrimage Office and the Hajj Committee are working ahead of schedule to make this 2014 Hajj pilgrimage a \u201cbetter organized one than last year.\u201d According to the President, though \u201clast year\u2019s Hajj was well executed,\u201d Ghana \u201cwould see an even better one this year\u201d because of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":6557,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[1846,38,17],"yoast_head":"\n