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Arafat

The most touching moments from my 18th Hajj: 'Tears were mixed with raindrops on their faces'

The most touching moments from my 18th Hajj: 'Tears were mixed with raindrops on their faces'

By Balquees Basalom●
August 15, 2019 at 6:55 am EDT
Kaaba to be adorned with a new hand-woven Kiswah

Kaaba to be adorned with a new hand-woven Kiswah

By Liza Ayach●
August 14, 2019 at 6:56 am EDT
Hajj memories through the eyes of my father

Hajj memories through the eyes of my father

August 04, 2019 at 2:36 pm EDT
Muslims urged to report sightings of crescent moon on Thursday

Muslims urged to report sightings of crescent moon on Thursday

August 01, 2019 at 8:11 am EDT
Campaign launched to ensure safe travels for UAE Hajj pilgrims

Campaign launched to ensure safe travels for UAE Hajj pilgrims

By Patrick Ryan●
June 11, 2019 at 10:31 am EDT
Ramadan 2019: Hajj is a calling from God

Ramadan 2019: Hajj is a calling from God

By Anam Rizvi●
May 21, 2019 at 5:31 am EDT
The Palestinian families affected by daily life under occupation in East Jerusalem

The Palestinian families affected by daily life under occupation in East Jerusalem

April 07, 2019 at 6:55 am EDT
Jocelyne Saab: a woman who captured humanity in darkness

Jocelyne Saab: a woman who captured humanity in darkness

January 13, 2019 at 5:06 am EST
Palestinians can expect another year of Trump betrayal in 2019

Palestinians can expect another year of Trump betrayal in 2019

December 24, 2018 at 5:13 am EST
My eco-friendly hajj

My eco-friendly hajj

September 16, 2018 at 10:59 am EDT
EDITOR'S PICKS
Indian PM Modi pledges to develop nation on 75th Independence Day
Indian PM Modi pledges to develop nation on 75th Independence Day

World

UAE leaders congratulate India on 75th Independence Day
UAE leaders congratulate India on 75th Independence Day

Government

Sharjah Ruler publishes groundbreaking new history book
Sharjah Ruler publishes groundbreaking new history book

Books

Dubai's Museum of the Future teams up with Dewa to showcase future technology
Dubai's Museum of the Future teams up with Dewa to showcase future technology

Technology

The violence Iran stoked around Rushdie was not even about his novel
The violence Iran stoked around Rushdie was not even about his novel

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