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Rescue workers were treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to the holy land
Those who put their lives at risk every day to save and rescue people in the UAE received acknowledgement for their efforts from Watani, the social development programme, which organised a trip to the holy lands of Makkah in Saudi Arabia.
Pilgrims from the civil defence, ambulance and rescue teams all joined together as part of a recognition programme that Watani is conducting to honour the work of those exceptional people.
The Umrah is considered one of the most important rituals of Islam which should be performed at least once in life.
'Extremely happy'
The pilgrims were guided by Watani's educational advisor Shaikh Mostafa Abdul Aal who explained the various phases of the ritual in a special ceremony organised in Dubai last week.
One of the lucky participants, a van driver in the rescue team said: "This is the first time I will perform Umrah, and I am extremely happy. I am grateful to Allah, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Watani programme for giving me such an
opportunity."
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