The Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board, Alhaji Collins Dauda, announced the death of seven pilgrims in Mecca during the 2025 HajjAlhaji Collins Dauda indicated that all seven people have been buried in Saudi Arabia per Islamic traditionsHe added that the families of the deceased have been informed,

A Saudi government spokesperson says more than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in the country for this year's Hajj.

Saudi Arabia has announced drastic changes for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage that begins today, including new rules prohibiting children from accompanying pilgrims, and prioritizing pilgrims traveling for the first time.