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    KhalifaSat captures image of Grand Mosque of Makkah during Eid Al Adha

    14 Aug 2019

    KhalifaSat was fully developed at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre's facilities by Emirati engineers and was launched into space in October 2018. It has five patents and seven space innovations making it the most advanced satellite of its category in the world.

    Makkah vendors cash in on annual Hajj pilgrimage

    08 Aug 2019

    In the Saudi Holy City of Makkah, dotted with fast food eateries and stalls selling Chinese-made trinkets, vendors are ready to cash in on the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

    200 survivor, relatives of victims of New Zealand massacre take part in Hajj

    09 Aug 2019

    "I want the world to know who Atta Elayyan was," said 27-year-old Farah Talal, dressed in a green djellaba robe and an elegant white scarf during her visit to Islam's holiest city.

    Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office organises Hajj campaign for 100 pilgrims

    06 Aug 2019

    Relatives of martyrs numbering 100 are performing their Hajj pilgrimage this year as part of an annual campaign organised by the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court.

    VIDEO: Masked Hajj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for COVID-free world

    19 Jul 2021

    The Hajj pilgrims on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah scaled Mount Arafat (Mountain of Mercy) on Monday, to perform the most important ritual of the Hajj.

    Muslim pilgrims flock to Makkah for first post-pandemic Hajj

    01 Jul 2022

    Authorities have said only one million people can join the 2022 season, less than half of pre-pandemic levels, and access is restricted to pilgrims aged 18 to 65 who have been fully vaccinated or immunised against the virus and do not suffer from chronic diseases.

    Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar to perform Hajj as Saudi’s state guest

    02 Jul 2022

    Pakistan’s famous cricketer also known as ‘Rawalpindi Express’ in the cricketing world for his fearsome pace bowling will be performing Hajj this year as a state guest of Saudi Arabia.

    ‘Your safety is priority:’ Ministry launches health awareness campaign for UAE Hajj pilgrims

    03 Jul 2022

    MoHAP has launched a digital awareness-raising campaign on its social media platforms to outline all health instructions and precautions that pilgrims need to be taken before and during travel to perform Hajj.

    Mohamed Bin Zayed checks on well-being of UAE’s pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

    08 Jul 2022

    During a phone call with Dr Mohammed Matar Al Kaabi, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Sheikh Mohamed lauded the efforts of Saudi Arabia in ensuring the safety and comfort of pilgrims.

    Thousands of pilgrims 'stone the devil' as packed Hajj winds down

    09 Jul 2022

    After the stoning ritual, pilgrims return to Makkah to perform a farewell "tawaf" — circling seven times around the Holy Kaaba, the large black cube at the Grand Mosque that is the focal point of Islam.

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