Mar 06, 2013
Haj travel agencies fined, see licences suspended over violations. Read Article UAE Haj agencies penalized for violations
Nov 01, 2012
An Emirati woman delivered her baby while performing Haj in Saudi Arabia, but the head of the medical committee at the official UAE Haj mission warns women against doing so as this puts their lives at risk. Read Article Pregnant women should not perform Haj, UAE mission warns
Oct 31, 2012
Haj diary: The trip was exhausting - five hours each way by bus - but our group remained friendly and stops along the way kept us entertained. Read Article Haj diary: Emotional trip to grave of the Prophet
Oct 30, 2012
Many pilgrims beginning their journey home will be thankful for the UAE medical committee's presence this Haj. Read Article Haj diary: Thankfully, a doctor in the Haj
Oct 29, 2012
Performing the Haj requires patience and endurance and there can be some unforeseen problems along the way to completion, our reporter Haneen Dajani reports. Read Article Haj diary: Final part of the Haj was tough but well worth it
Oct 28, 2012
Haj diary: Our Haj reporter Haneen Dajani found that her green straw hat that seemed relatively insignificant turned out to be rather useful during the sometimes dangerous jamarat ritual at Haj. Read Article Haj diary: The smallest objects can bring great joy
Oct 27, 2012
Pilgrims stuck in train station for hours with some collapsing and other losing consciousness. No injuries or dearths reported. Read Article Pilgrims collapse in 4-hour crush at rail platform
Oct 27, 2012
Trade affected at Ghweifat town as fewer pilgrims use crossing due to switch from road to air travel and the use of luxury tours.
Read Article Haj brings life to border town
Oct 26, 2012
Staff from The National who have performed Haj recount their spiritual journeys. Read Article Our Haj
Oct 26, 2012
Lady Evelyn Cobbold was the first British-born woman to make the Haj pilgrimage. Read Article Lady Evelyn Cobbold's high road to Islam
