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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 ...

Reports state that the military have been ordered 'to shoot to blind': a policy that might explain the excessive number of eye injuries coming out of this tragic Tahrir saga.

November 22nd, 2011 - 09:35 GMT

The price of Egypt's democracy: protesters’ eyes

Saif al-Islam in recent pictures taken in captivity in 'Zintan', to the north of Libya.

November 21st, 2011 - 01:11 GMT

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi says it's all good, he is with 'brothers' facing 'no problems'

Shaikh Hamad Jaber Al Ali Al Sabah

November 21st, 2011 - 10:57 GMT

New Kuwait minister against media censorship

A general view shows Cairo's landmark Tahrir Square as Egyptian riot policeman try to disperse protesters on November 20, 2011.

November 21st, 2011 - 09:01 GMT

Egyptian elections on schedule; Security remains a problem

"I do not deal with crises emotionally," Assad said.

November 20th, 2011 - 02:00 GMT

Assad: "Syria will not bow to foreign pressure, but defer to ballot boxes"

Aliaa Magda Elmahdy

November 20th, 2011 - 09:53 GMT

Muslims outraged as Egyptian activist posts nude self-photos to defy Islamic extremism

Until now, eye exposure was still an option for Saudi 'niqab'd' women. This may no longer be so as the authorities clamp down on 'seductive' eyes.

November 20th, 2011 - 08:34 GMT

Saudis may force women to cover seductive eyes

Far from that elusive emperor's throne: Does Seif's capture mark the end of the Gaddafi grip on Libya and the world's media channels?

November 19th, 2011 - 01:03 GMT

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi's arrest marks end of Gaddaf-arama

Saudi Arabia has a steady, indeed proliferating, tourism trade as generated through the annual Hajj.

November 19th, 2011 - 12:38 GMT

Saudi's Treasures: More than just Kingdom of Oil

HH Amir chairs emergency meeting on parliament disorder event. Kuwait is today at the center of protesting Arabia.

November 17th, 2011 - 04:00 GMT

HH Kuwaiti Amir says no need to dissolve parliament

Aliaa Mahdy stirs up a cyber-ama with her naked internet antics to 'defy restrictions on freedom'.

November 17th, 2011 - 02:03 GMT

The Naked Blogger in Egypt, Aliaa, Ostracized

Kuwait's fury spills over into a parliamentary fiasco late last night (16th November, 2011).

November 17th, 2011 - 08:51 GMT

Kuwait's Autumnal Drama with Parliamentary Protest