Nov 28, 2009
A challenging start to this year's Haj that saw four pilgrims die from swine flu and 83 people killed by floods. Read Article Pilgrims settle in on Haj's third day
Nov 28, 2009
The death toll from the heaviest rainfall to hit Saudi Arabia in years rose to 106 today as more bodies were recovered. Read Article Saudi flood toll rises to 106
Nov 28, 2009
More than 12,000 pilgrims have crossed the Al Ghuwaifat border between the UAE and Saudi Arabia on their way to perform Haj. Read Article Thousands of pilgrims cross border at Ghuwaifat
Nov 30, 2009
Saudi authorities have recorded 73 cases of H1N1 virus among this year's three million pilgrims. Read Article Five Haj pilgrims die from swine flu
Oct 17, 2010
The Abu Dhabi Health Authority has released the 2010 vaccine requirements for participation in Haj. Read Article Haj pilgrims urged to get vaccines
Nov 07, 2010
Saudi astronomers have announced that the annual Haj pilgrimage will begin on November 14, while November 16 will mark the Eid al Adha holy day and festival. Read Article Crescent moon sighting sets Eid al Adha date for Nov 16
Nov 09, 2010
Hundreds of Emiratis and Muslims from around the world are assisted each year to achieve their religious pilgrimage of a lifetime.
Read Article Poor receive Haj assistance
Nov 13, 2010
Photography was a curious novelty when a Dutch scholar arrived in Jeddah in 1885. Now a Dubai gallery is exhibiting the pioneering portraits that he and a colleague took of the Haj that year. Read Article Mecca as it appeared 125 years ago
Nov 14, 2010
The world's largest annual pilgrimage, the Haj, begins with hundreds of thousands of Muslims pouring into the camp of Mina from Mecca to prepare for solemn rituals. Read Article Saudis target unauthorised pilgrims as Haj begins
Nov 16, 2010
Saudi Arabia deserves credit for its efforts to make the Haj pilgrimage as convenient and safe as possible. Read Article Steps to a safer Haj
