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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 ...

Birmingham's Muslim British community are grieving their 3 losses - young men killed in a hit-and-run by black youths
on a looting-fever rampage.

August 11th, 2011 - 08:14 GMT

UK riots: Grieving Muslim father who lost son during Ramadan

Somali fasters during Ramadan 2010 prepare for Iftar, or break-of-fast meal. 2011, their Ramadan is marred by famine.

August 10th, 2011 - 06:52 GMT

Feeling the pain of ‘others’: Ramadan fasting for Somalia

No official Palestinian 'state' -sponsored or PA Iftars this year; instead money spared aside for such banquets will be offered
to the needy, poor Palestinians this Ramadan.

August 10th, 2011 - 10:29 GMT

No splurge on official Iftar Dinners, says Abbas

Anarchy, emanating out of London Riots, sweeps the UK during the Summer of Madness, 2011.

August 10th, 2011 - 07:22 GMT

Summer of Madness- spirals out of Mideast

Iran Calls on Britain to Avoid Violence against Protesters.

August 9th, 2011 - 12:02 GMT

Iran urges UK to act with Restraint when Dealing with Demonstrators.

London is burning.

August 9th, 2011 - 07:04 GMT

August 8: The night London burned

Chocolates are a burgeoning industry in Lebanon, just as the chocolate success of Switzerland or Paris - making the comparisons 'Switzerland of the Middle East' and 'Paris of the Middle East' both ring true.

August 9th, 2011 - 06:00 GMT

Lebanon is chocolate 'Switzerland of the Middle East'

Lebanon knows what's best for itself & its stability as it politely stays out of Syria's internal affairs while neighbor Assad slaughters his
people.

August 8th, 2011 - 11:25 GMT

Lebanon wants a quiet life: staying out of Syria's affairs

A girl under the age of 18 is married every three seconds – that’s 10 million each year – often without her consent and sometimes to a much older man.

August 8th, 2011 - 09:43 GMT

Child marriage a scourge for millions of girls

Pregnancy, renowned for the bizarre food cravings it induces, should not fast Ramadan if not having an easy pregnancy.

August 8th, 2011 - 06:54 GMT

Pregnant woman need not observe fast- can indulge cravings-if unwell

Burj Khalifa: Where fasting at Ramadan is 3-ways!

August 7th, 2011 - 03:00 GMT

Holy Burj Khalifa! Residents must fast longer with three different Iftar zones

Playground play- otherwise assumed to be innocent and harmonious- is often a stressful time for children who experience
bullying or segregation or discrimination. This can be drawn from applied behaviors from the home and parents.

August 7th, 2011 - 12:35 GMT

'Playing with non-Muslims is haram', Oz Muslim father tells daughter