Dec 04, 2008
Saudi Arabia has deployed 100,000 security personnel to keep order as Muslim pilgrims flood into Mecca. Read Article Saudi raises security for haj
Dec 04, 2008
Pilgrims trying to fly to Jeddah for the haj were not allowed to board a plane in Abu Dhabi after missing the deadline for entry into Saudi Arabia on haj visas. Read Article Deadline for haj visas leaves pilgrims grounded at airport
Dec 05, 2008
The sheer number of Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca puts the Saudi authorities under tremendous pressure each year as they try to provide transport and accommodation. Read Article Tide of faithful sweeps toward Islam's holy city
Dec 05, 2008
Haj diary In the midst of the inflight entertainment and the clatter of tables being lowered for meal trays, the pilot breaks in with a long-awaited announcement: "We will be reaching Meeqat in 30 minutes." Read Article With Mecca in sight, pilgrims bonded by common goal
Dec 05, 2008
A guide to the annual pilgrimage to Mecca which attracts more than two million Muslims each year. Read Article Graphic: Haj - the fifth pillar of wisdom
Dec 05, 2008
Companies organising trips to Mecca for haj will face large fines if they do not properly ensure the welfare of UAE pilgrims, an official has warned. Read Article Chairman warns of steep fines for haj companies
Dec 06, 2008
Aziz Alrahman's lifelong dream to perform haj has been granted by the Dubai-based social-development programme, Watani. Read Article Lifelong dream comes true for good citizen
Dec 06, 2008
Experts in crowd control are warning the haj pilgrimage could be marred by another disaster, the sort that has claimed hundreds of lives in previous years. Read Article Fears remain over crowd control
Dec 06, 2008
Three million pilgrims from around the world preparing to trace the footsteps the Prophet Mohammed made more than 1,400 years ago. Read Article Millions begin journey of devotion
Dec 06, 2008
The UAE's official haj mission will start distributing hundreds of thousands of food parcels today to pilgrims at the Plain of Arafat. Read Article Haj mission distributes food
