Haq Al Laila - in pictures

Children look forward to Haq Al Laila every year. All photos: Hessa Al Najjar
Children look forward to Haq Al Laila every year. All photos: Hessa Al Najjar
Stalls and booths are set up in gardens with treats for local children
Stalls and booths are set up in gardens with treats for local children
Children sing to their neighbours in exchange for nuts and sweets
Children sing to their neighbours in exchange for nuts and sweets
In Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, Hessa Al Najjar prepared a festive booth for her children
In Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, Hessa Al Najjar prepared a festive booth for her children
Ms Al Najjar described the celebration as a 'profound' part of her heritage
Ms Al Najjar described the celebration as a 'profound' part of her heritage
The celebration fell on February 24 this year
The celebration fell on February 24 this year
The night is commonly cited as a favourite childhood memory
The night is commonly cited as a favourite childhood memory