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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 ...

Contrary to popular opinion, prostitution in the Middle East is not the exclusive preserve of Russian beauties.

February 23rd, 2012 - 01:21 GMT

American in Arabia: Sex in the Arab Cities

The media community has suffered a great loss with the deaths of these contributors to Syria's causes.

February 23rd, 2012 - 12:09 GMT

Giving Our Thanks to Two Top Foreign Journalists and One Syrian News-Blogger

The NYPD's shadowy behavior have left American Muslims feeling sour over being treated like criminals.

February 23rd, 2012 - 08:13 GMT

NYPD Caught Spying on Muslim Students in U.S: Filing Prayer-Counts!

Saudi blogger and journliast Hamza Kashgari is facing great controversy and possibly death in light of his tweets.

February 22nd, 2012 - 03:01 GMT

Exactly Why Three Tweets Would Land a Saudi Blogger in a Death Penalty Situation

It was the barber! Murder case is solved by a death bed confession.

February 22nd, 2012 - 01:12 GMT

Comatose Egyptian Man Names Killer from Beyond the Grave

Starving for a cause: American in Arabia doesn't put Khader Adnan, the Palestinian hunger striker, and Peter Skyllberg, the hapless homeless Swede, in the same league.

February 22nd, 2012 - 11:51 GMT

American in Arabia: From Palestine to Scandinavia, Starving Against the Elements

Friends, family, supporters, activists, all went out to advocate Khader Adnan's release. (Image source: "972mag.com")

February 22nd, 2012 - 06:20 GMT

Palestinian Hunger Striker Earns Release Date in April

In spite of being a closed society, a lot is going on behind closed doors. Premarital sex is happening more, but the Lebanese are still 'keeping mum' about it.

February 21st, 2012 - 02:19 GMT

Inside Beirut's Boudoir: The Secret Sex Lives of the New Lebanese Generation

Solar energy is considered "cheaper and better" than anything else in Lebanon right now - Shown for illustrative.

February 21st, 2012 - 11:32 GMT

Lebanon Electricity: The Sun May Be the Answer to Power Cuts

An end of an era: After 33 years, Yemen may see the last of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

February 21st, 2012 - 07:17 GMT

Yemen Elections: End Nears for Saleh's 33-Year Ruling Era

Specialists believe that fathers need to have a greater presence in their children's lives for a variety of reasons - shown for illustrative purposes.

February 20th, 2012 - 04:00 GMT

UAE Fathers Make Case for Paternity Leave Debate

Yusuf Islam discusses the two biggest things in his life: God and music.

February 20th, 2012 - 01:21 GMT

Yusuf Islam Pays Musical Pilgrimage to Lebanon, Singing Cat Stevens Favorites