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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 ...

Rosa Parks in 1960's US (I"christianpost.com")

December 21st, 2011 - 11:54 GMT

Orthodox vs. Secular: Gender Segregated Bus Gives us Israeli "Rosa Parks"

"Our honor is a red line," screamed a protester at the march.

December 21st, 2011 - 07:20 GMT

Anti-Violence March Shows Egyptian Women are not Going to Take it Anymore

Image used for illustrative purposes. (Image source: "blog.travelpod.com")

December 20th, 2011 - 02:46 GMT

Pizza Peeping Tom Taps Ladies' Shower

Libyan hero Omar Mukhtar when he was arrested by Italian forces. (Image courtesy of "firetown.com")

December 20th, 2011 - 11:34 GMT

'Arab Street' Naming Politics: Qatar Remembers Libyan Hero

The receptionist was caught off-guard when the offer of coffee turned into an unwanted hug that later resulted in a forceful kiss. (Image courtesy of "officefurnituredepot.com")

December 20th, 2011 - 08:29 GMT

Harassment Charge Against Jordanian Driver Sealed with a Kiss

Goodbye from Kim Jong Il. (Image courtesy of "thedailybeast.com")

December 19th, 2011 - 02:02 GMT

No Need for Korean Spring: Kim Jong Il Falls Without Struggle

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December 19th, 2011 - 10:39 GMT

Kuwaiti Man Couldn't Take Rejection, Smashes Rejecting Woman's Car

In a surprising move, the Syrian government has agreed to release Syrian blogger Razan Ghazzawi. (Image courtesy of "alternativenews.org")

December 19th, 2011 - 07:18 GMT

Straight from Twitter: Syrian Blogger Finally to be Set Free

Noof Omar of Yemen attempts the women's 53 kg! (Image courtesy of "newsobserver.com")

December 18th, 2011 - 01:46 GMT

Arab Games Medals not Worth their Weight in Gold, According to Contestants

Tom Cruise paid Dubai a visit to promote "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol", which involved stunts of him dangling from Burj
Khalifa, the world's tallest building.

December 18th, 2011 - 10:06 GMT

Tom Cruise Leaves Mark on World's Tallest Building

Long-suffering Lebanese women, particularly those who are married to foreign men, have had enough of being treated as
second-rate citizens, incapable of passing their nationality on to their children.

December 18th, 2011 - 07:37 GMT

Lebanese Women Fight Back Against New Citizenship Law

There are many misconceptions around pregnancy diet, not least of all the classic 'eating for two' now debunked myth. Image credit: 'Methods of Healing' website.

December 17th, 2011 - 10:56 GMT

For mums-to-be: Misconceptions and essential diet tips