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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 ...

Gays have been reinstated into the US army. What about the 'debate' on Muslims membership? While this is not officially a
matter being reviewed for legislative recourse, it is making media headlines as political sources air opinions.

November 15th, 2011 - 01:38 GMT

US official says no Muslims should be in military

Coptic Christians are feeling beleaguered in Egypt, and in a state of persecution, which has mounted since the Mubarak ouster.

November 15th, 2011 - 09:23 GMT

Egypt Christians in US complain of perscecution

Uganda had friendly relations with Israel until the late 1960s. Then, later, Ugandan governments, including Museveni, continued to support the African boycott of Israel. There is a sizeable community of Ugandan Jews.

November 14th, 2011 - 06:45 GMT

Uganda and Israel in Secret Talks?

Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Erdogan.

November 14th, 2011 - 03:00 GMT

Turkey calls for united response to stop Syria killings

The Dubai Court of First Instance found the 35-year-old Filipino lifeguard, J.J., and the 21-year-old Pakistani worker, Z.J., guilty of abusing the woman.

November 14th, 2011 - 11:02 GMT

Lifeguard, worker jailed for molesting student

A Filipino salesman, fractured his skull, scraped the right side of his face, and broke a tooth, after reportedly being hit by a car twice at 1am on November 3 in Al Jafiliya in a hit-and-run accident.

November 14th, 2011 - 08:01 GMT

Hit-and-run victim calls for culprit driver to surrender

Syrians raise the national flag on the roof of the Qatar Embassy in Damascus on November 12, 2011.

November 13th, 2011 - 03:00 GMT

Saudi condemns Syria over attack on embassy

Jordanian Police.

November 13th, 2011 - 11:46 GMT

Wanted man arrested after stabbing police corporal

"Children don't want something very complex."

November 13th, 2011 - 09:19 GMT

Father shows application in teaching daughters their letters

Bi Tinah Island, Abu Dhabi, is a habitat for groups of plant and animal species such as coral reefs, dugongs, natural mangroves, hawksbill turtles, dolphins, ospreys and socotra cormorants.

November 12th, 2011 - 11:13 GMT

World's new seven wonders, Bu Tinah Island, Jeitta & Dead Sea lose race gracefully

Marwa Ibrahim al-Qamash is using a photo of her husband on her campaign poster (left side). The female Salafi party candidate appears nowhere on the poster.

November 10th, 2011 - 07:33 GMT

Female Salafist candidate uses her husband’s photo on campaign posters

Ablution - or 'wudu'- is the washing ritual before prayer.

November 10th, 2011 - 02:39 GMT

Pilgrims Praise Volunteers that made their Journey to Haj successful