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