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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 ...

Politicians in Lebanon are leaving their grand podiums and TV addresses for the captive and expandingTwitter
audience on the world wide web. Politicians and celebrities can reach a public which is set to include more of Lebanon as internet speed picks up.

November 10th, 2011 - 08:59 GMT

Lebanese Tribal Politicians Tweet into Microblogging Arena

Calling home from expat-central, the Gulf, has never been so easy (though no more accessible for some) with the advent of
smart-phones and free-talk computer apps. But many of us remember the queues for the old-school dial-phone and the
loud overseas chats.

November 9th, 2011 - 02:00 GMT

Calling home: from Telegram, dial phones, to Smartphone

A progress report on the stalled UN-bid by Palestine, reveals a deadlocked neither yes nor no. Palestine will have to be patient, maybe kneel in
prayer: for a non-state used to waiting, its statehood hanging in the balance will come as no surprise.

November 9th, 2011 - 12:12 GMT

Security Council Split on Palestinian UN bid, Still Stuck on 8 Yes Votes

Smoking in the Middle East is still very much a tolerated habit in the culture, with legislation in some countries active but not always implemented.

November 9th, 2011 - 09:55 GMT

Thinking of my lungs makes me scared, says one nicotine addict

Over-eating is one of those snares of the Eid feast al-Adha (or Sacrificial feast) that many fall foul of. This period of good food and treats invariably involves less 'sacrifice' and more indulgence.

November 8th, 2011 - 06:15 GMT

More than 1,300 Qataris hospitalised for over eating over Eid Al Adha

Israel's Netanyahu must have felt more hurt or at least double dealt by the US's Obama, than betrayed by France's Sarkozy, who has not
had a the strong history of undying allegiance to Israel that the US is notorious for. France voted to pass Palestine's bid for
UNESCO.

November 8th, 2011 - 03:36 GMT

Israel silent on Sarkozy-Obama 'mutual moaning' over Netanyahu

Yemeni women joining the protest.

November 7th, 2011 - 05:05 GMT

Political splits threaten social bonds

Hundreds of people have been trampled to death in stampedes which have blighted several previous pilgrimages to Islam's holiest sites when the faithful rush to hurl stones at huge pillars symbolising the devil.

November 7th, 2011 - 08:00 GMT

Pilgrims Symbolically Stone Satan in Risky Rite of Hajj, & Buy Vouchers for Sheep

A Saudi woman cashier waits for customers at a supermarket in the coastal city of Jeddah. Picture source- 'Sionisme'

November 7th, 2011 - 05:00 GMT

(Wo)manning the tills in Saudi Arabia: Women start work as shopkeepers

The number of animals for slaughter rises during the holiday period. Vets are educating the public on the risk of slaughtering
infected animals. Slaughterhouse does not equate to slaughtering in-house or at home.

November 5th, 2011 - 05:00 GMT

UAE warns of health risks when slaughtering animals at home

A clumsy attempt at smuggling class A drugs on bandages wrapped around the traveler's legs was foiled at Dubai airport.

November 3rd, 2011 - 01:33 GMT

Leg-tied: passenger found with heroin tied to legs

A rescue operation was launched after a Jordanian ferry bound for an Egyptian port, departing from Aqaba, and carrying mostly Egyptian passengers, caught fire in the Red Sea.

November 3rd, 2011 - 01:17 GMT

Jordanian drowns to death as he jumps ship to avoid fire