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Eid al-Adha

May 19th, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

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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 satirist Bassem Youssef

March 31st, 2013 - 08:23 GMT

"We aren't the ones who insult religion" Bassem Youssef speaks out before visiting the prosecutor-general

A politician was seen playing a “football” game on his smartphone while Jordan’s Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour addressed an open session at the country’s parliament.

March 31st, 2013 - 04:37 GMT

Fun and games in Jordan's parliament as MP gets on his Wii

The zoo's snake rehab program has got residents all riled up.

March 30th, 2013 - 06:00 GMT

Snake rehab gets Emirati residents all riled up

Pope Francis (R) kisses the feet of a young offender after washing them during a mass at the church of the Casal del Marmo youth prison on the outskirts of Rome. (AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO/HO)

March 30th, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

A different kind of Easter: new pope washes the feet of Muslims

These ladies of the night might not go down a storm in Dubai.

March 29th, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Drag queens hit Dubai but will they be cheered or locked up?

Saudi has been universally condemned for its violent punishments and treatment of criminals.

March 28th, 2013 - 12:54 GMT

Just in time for Easter, Saudi crucifies man accused of murder and sodomy

In a recent report, Saudi newspaper, Al Riyadh, claimed that those enjoying a tipple of locally made wine could be swallowing anything from dead animals to sewage water. (Photo used for illustrative purposes)

March 28th, 2013 - 11:09 GMT

Don't try this at home: MENA moonshine leaves the region's boozers at risk

Abu Dhabi court

March 28th, 2013 - 09:02 GMT

Alco-cops arrest British woman at a boozy lunch in Abu Dhabi

Tunisian women shout slogans during a demostration in the center of Tunis after the opening of the World Social Forum (WSF) on March 26, 2013. More than two years after the Jasmine revolution, tens of thousands of people are expected for the WSF, dubbed the forum of "dignity", a watchword of the Tunisian uprising that inspired revolts across the Arab world. (AFP PHOTO/FETHI BELAID)

March 28th, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Burqas and bikinis both on the agenda for the new Tunisia

Criminal background checks for marriages could become legal in Saudi Arabia.

March 27th, 2013 - 01:18 GMT

Saudi sheikhs call for suitors to background check their brides-to-be

Russian prosecutors are looking into a case of alleged expulsion of a female student from a Siberian university over her hijab.

March 27th, 2013 - 12:20 GMT

Hijabi Siberian student told to de-scarf or get out

The restaurant could be inspired by The Titanic.

March 27th, 2013 - 08:12 GMT

Sinking Titanic restaurant set to go down a storm in Dubai