First batch of Hajj pilgrims finally leaves Tamale for Mecca
The first batch of more than 500 pilgrims finally left the Tamale Airport yesterday night for Mecca to undertake this year’s Hajj. The initial scheduled flight for the pilgrims was aborted last Thursday due to technical challenges. The pilgrims were to take off at 20:00 GMT but the flight did not show up at the airport. Aviation officials explained…