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May 19th, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

Al Bawaba Staff

Egyptian researchers reveal the first day of Eid al-Adha

ALBAWABA - As millions of muslims across the globe await the arrival of Eid al-Adha, an Egyptian astronomical research institute revealed that the crescent moon of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH will be sighted on the dawn of Tuesday, May 27. The research institute adds that the moon will be visible in Cairo's skies for a total of 47 minutes after sunset. On the contrary, the moon will ...

Boo! Abu Dhabi is under a spell and hunts witches down. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).

May 23rd, 2013 - 07:00 GMT

Bewitching: Abu Dhabi police launches witch-hunt

It's getting hot in here! Saudi women might have to head to the beach for a refreshing breeze since Saudi cleric issued a fatwa against air-conditioners!

May 23rd, 2013 - 06:00 GMT

Too hot to handle! Saudi cleric warns that women's use of air-conditioners calls for "moral depravities"

Their way or the highway: music-lovers will have to tune it down if they want to drive in Dubai's residential areas.

May 23rd, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Pump up the volume...in the suburbs. Dubai motorists warned to turn the music down while driving

Illegal cigarettes sales might be fueled by a planned doubling of cigarette prices in the GCC. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).

May 23rd, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Health or Law: Raising cigarette prices a conundrum for GCC?

Restaurants shelter Syrian refugees' memories in Lebanon. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).

May 23rd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Munching on memories: Syrian restaurants in Lebanon bring refugees together

Go natural! Qatar promotes breastfeeding, mothers could get a year of full-paid maternity leave.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Qatar on the milky way: maternity leave should be extended to promote breast-feeding

Study finds that Kuwait faces an increase in thefts and likely offenses, mostly committed by older men.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Grandpa's rebellion: thefts are on the rise in Kuwait and committed by men in their late forties

In with the green! Forget about hommous and knafeh, Bahrain needs to eat, sleep and drive better.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Wealthy but not healthy: Survey reveals there is still room for improvement in Bahrainis' lifestyle

Egypt's historical heritage is on the safe side for now as far as UNESCO is concerned.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Written in sand: Egypt denies UNESCO's threats to declassify its archaelogical sites

Driving men crazy! Women in Oman could soon drop the niqab behind the wheel.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Striptease! Women in Oman might get a chance of skipping the niqab...when driving

Muslims and Jews no longer welcome as growing discrimination rises according to recent US report. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).

May 21st, 2013 - 08:44 GMT

Muslims and Jews on common ground: Both face increasing discrimination around the world

More than words. FEMEN activist Amina Tyler is not yet done with Tunisia.

May 21st, 2013 - 06:41 GMT

Oops she did it again! FEMEN activist Amina's harsh words set Tunisia on fire...again