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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 ...

Egyptian women take a stand against sexual harassment

February 21st, 2013 - 08:18 GMT

Getting their own back: Egyptian women learn fighting moves to take harassers down

A flag-waving Salafi vigilante group patrols the streets of Tunis in a blue Renault (Photo: Monia Ghanmi)

February 21st, 2013 - 07:39 GMT

Salafis take Tunisia into their own hands with violent God patrols

After Wednesday's ruling, Egyptians can expect to see hairier police on the streets

February 21st, 2013 - 05:11 GMT

A close shave: Egypt's hairy policemen return to the force

Prosecutor Hatem Madi launched an investigation into the posters after receiving complaints from Saudi Ambassador Ali Awad Asiri.

February 20th, 2013 - 12:42 GMT

All the kings men rush to take take down poster mocking Saudi royal

Social workers and psychiatrists have long warned that failure to properly rehabilitate and care for traumatised children, particularly those who have lost their families, would eventually result in rising violence.

February 20th, 2013 - 12:10 GMT

A decade of occupation and war has left Iraq's children with hidden scars

Bombproof underwear designed to protect the private parts of troops, politicans or business executives has gone on sale in the UAE (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times)

February 20th, 2013 - 09:02 GMT

Saving Ryan's privates: bombproof undies go on sale in the UAE

A widely-known private Egyptian TV channel, which showcases 24-hour rolling clips of belly-dancing, has been accused of airing ads that “arouse viewers,” and broadcasting illegally.(Courtesy of al-Tet TV channel)

February 20th, 2013 - 05:02 GMT

Bellies and cameras roll on at Egypt's most 'arousing' channel despite orders to shut down

Mor Ostrovski, an Israeli soldier, posted this picture of a child in crosshairs of his rifle on his Instagram account. (Photo courtesy of electronicintifada.net)

February 19th, 2013 - 11:09 GMT

Aim and shoot: IDF sniper triggers uproar with Instagram shot of Palestinian child

The Saudi Embassy in the United States of America said it will send back any student on the King Abdullah Scholarship Program who attacks the Kingdom and Islam.

February 19th, 2013 - 09:49 GMT

Saudi Arabia: We want obedient workers, not critical thinkers

Iranian authorities are said to be confiscating Buddha statues from shops to stop the promotion of Buddhism (Photo: Shutterstock)

February 19th, 2013 - 07:58 GMT

Buddha joins Barbie and Bart Simpson in exile from Iran

UAE researchers found that panicky or highly stressed mice were much more likely to booze to excess than mice with a calm nature.

February 19th, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Mice hit the bottle for UAE study

Horses contacted by Al Bawaba were apparently overjoyed at the news. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)

February 18th, 2013 - 11:38 GMT

No flies on us: Abu Dhabi responds to horse meat scandal