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Eid al-Adha

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 ...

Khaled Natour is missing, presumed imprisoned in a Saudi jail.

February 28th, 2013 - 08:46 GMT

The missing Jordanian: one man quickly turning into a diplomatic nightmare

Smart loo: The toilet, located near Sharjah Fruit and Vegetables Market, is equipped with an intelligent system that warns users when to exit (Photo: Mazhar Farooqui / XPRESS)

February 28th, 2013 - 07:39 GMT

UAE's hi-tech toilet flushes out the time wasters

Kids in Iran are set to have hijab and chastity lessons in kindergarten. (Photo used for illustrative purposes).

February 28th, 2013 - 05:10 GMT

Iran's tots learn lessons of chastity in kindergarten

Remains of the hot air balloon that plummeted in Luxor on Tuesday (Photo: AFP / Khaled Desouki)

February 27th, 2013 - 12:34 GMT

Egypt's hot air balloon tragedy could leave lasting dent in country's already deflated tourism industry

Hasan Nasrallah is in good health and remains in Lebanon, Hezbollah's media team said on Wednesday

February 27th, 2013 - 10:18 GMT

Put the grapes away, Nasrallah in good health - Hezbollah

The statue was carved in 1875 by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and is located in the main courtyard of the Collège de France. (Photo courtesy of Al Ahram Online)

February 27th, 2013 - 08:38 GMT

An ancient grievance rears its ugly head: Egypt no longer wants to be underfoot

A Texas parent disapproved of this photo of pupils wearing Islamic garb. (Image courtesy: Facebook)

February 27th, 2013 - 05:14 GMT

Hell no! Texan parents won't abide pro-Islam lessons in their classrooms

Bahrain has banned Guy Fawkes masks, in an apparent bid to further stifle opposition protests in the wealthy Gulf state (Photo: Pat Dollard)

February 26th, 2013 - 12:27 GMT

Face off: Bahraini protestors no longer Anonymous

Argo director Ben Affleck accepts the Oscar for Best Movie at the 85th Annual Academy Awards (Photo: AFP / Robyn Beck)

February 26th, 2013 - 08:19 GMT

Iranophobia gets thumbs up at Oscars with Argo's big win, say critics

An Algerian woman drives a bus (image used for illustrative purposes)

February 26th, 2013 - 07:23 GMT

Daring to straddle the gender gulf: A Saudi woman dresses like a dude to drive a bus

Turkish Airlines flight attendants in 1974 (L) and designer Dilek Hanif’s proposed uniforms (R). (Courtesy: Turkish Airlines / European Pressphoto Agency)

February 26th, 2013 - 04:58 GMT

Turkey's trolley dollies told to cover up in 'Ottoman-style' getup

Historic renovation of the Maghan Abraham Synagogue in central Beirut underway in January 2010 (Photo: Facebook)

February 25th, 2013 - 01:52 GMT

Lebanon's Orthodox Law offers unorthodox turn-up: When it pays for Arabs to be Jewish