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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 ...

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), receives a standing ovation at the UN after giving his speech for statehood.

September 25th, 2011 - 08:04 GMT

Palestinian Bid Proves Popular, earns Abbas Respect

Syria's crimes against Syrian's very own humanity include a catalogue of unspeakable violations against youth and women.

September 24th, 2011 - 03:35 GMT

Syrian teenage girl found beheaded, mutilated

Albania: Where 'burkinis' and bikinis blend to bathe.

September 22nd, 2011 - 12:00 GMT

Bikinis and Hijabis contrast on Albanian beach

The NYC of Arabia. Dubai is an active city, day and night - as a holiday destination by pleasure-seekers, and a fast-paced metropolitan
financial hub filled with young often single city-worker types, more than it is populated by families.

September 22nd, 2011 - 09:20 GMT

Dubai the Big Apple of Mideast: gripped by Insomnia epidemic

Will patience pay off for Palestine- and will a September state bid result materialize before 2012?

September 22nd, 2011 - 07:30 GMT

Good things come to those who wait? Palestinians tell UN to take its time

Egyptian schools face teacher strikes in post-revolution change-hungry nation.

September 21st, 2011 - 04:33 GMT

Power of Egyptian Protest carries over into School Teacher Strikes

It’s a dogs' world- even in the Arab parts of town, apparently: Each pet gets its own playground, gym and a personal butler service, taking pet care to a whole new level. This is the life....for your pet, privileged enough to stay at the
Royal Suite, at Urban Tails pet resort at Dubai Investment Park.

September 21st, 2011 - 10:36 GMT

Dubai's pets hardly protest: Four-legged guests get 7-star hotel room service!

Israelis protest the Palestinian bid to internationally recognized statehood, and therefore land that they have their own eye on.
Jewish settlers would be denied this under -10%- fraction of historical Palestine land, with any current settlement claims confiscated.

September 21st, 2011 - 08:24 GMT

Palestinians, settlers clash ahead of U.N. bid

How Gaddafi got away: The the 3.5 million sterling pound converted Mercedes 4x4 was delivered to Libyan Leader and licensed by Sarkozy in 2008.

September 20th, 2011 - 03:09 GMT

Libya's last French connection: Gaddafi escapes in state-of-art anti-tracking Mercedes provided by Sarkozy

Yemen's latest escalation in clashes has caused concern, just as Yemen was being side-lined by Syria's Spring and
Palestine's state petition.

September 20th, 2011 - 09:26 GMT

A UN Preoccupied with Palestine Petition Urges Yemini Parties to halt violence

Drug police: Burning drugs in Iran in the attempt to wipe out the drug invasion from neighbor Afghanistan.

September 20th, 2011 - 08:43 GMT

Death Penalty for 22 Persians on drug charges

Bill Clinton made some supposed roads to that elusive peace, stalling on statehood via Osla.

September 19th, 2011 - 12:24 GMT

Chance to right wrongs; but Cowards and Liars still stalling