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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 ...

July 21st, 2011 - 08:31 GMT

Arab teens name top brands

Men in workplace are sometimes subjected to harassment by female colleagues, report Saudi men, often too embarrassed
to report these incidents.

July 21st, 2011 - 07:39 GMT

Harassed by women colleagues at workplace, Saudi men feel trapped

Adding cultural expression to the people's voice, the young Ayat al-Gormezi, Bahraini poetic-activist, faced beatings in prison at the hands of a fellow woman. Not a prison warden but a member of the al-Khalifa royals.

July 20th, 2011 - 12:00 GMT

Poet jailed for reciting democracy poem claims she was tortured by female Bahraini royal

Now 'Metropolis' once Masrah al-Madina, opened 5 years ago in Hamra, Beirut, showing non-commercial films from Lebanon, the region and the world.

July 20th, 2011 - 09:09 GMT

Celebrating 5 years of independent cinema in Beirut

Many Jordanians are embarrassed by their country's (at least the Custom Departments) practice of levying a tax on
new movies according to 'value' : the result for the Jordanian pubic is a ban on new films. Ban now lifted, new movies will show starting today

July 20th, 2011 - 08:05 GMT

Jordan's cinema back; film tax is flop for fans who missed new movies

Angry pet-owner in Emirate Umm Al Quwain got less than she bargained for when her cat emerged from the salon with a new bald look.

July 19th, 2011 - 05:40 GMT

Close shave for cat's expensive haircut leaves pet owner fuming

Terry Waite has become the face of Lebanon kidnappings, as the former hostage associated with a spate of
kidnappings in Lebanon's Civil War.

July 19th, 2011 - 12:37 GMT

Not kidnapping Lebanon of '80s Civil War: Freed Estonian cyclist recalls ordeal

Luxury spending in the Gulf region is quite often a tempting reality and may need to be cut in order to save a marriage and
family.

July 19th, 2011 - 09:02 GMT

‘Spend wisely ... to avoid breakdown of family and breakup with spouse’

Dignite/Al Karama was allowed to sail from Kastellorizo because the island is sympathetic with Gaza, as many of its population took refuge there during World War II.

July 18th, 2011 - 01:30 GMT

French flotilla boat, Dignity, sails from Gaza-friendly Greek island

While protests in Morocco have not gathered the tide of anti-regime hostility as other Arab Spring participants, this has been a massive anti-establishment protest.

July 18th, 2011 - 11:56 GMT

"Here's Looking at You," Morocco: Thousands rally in Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier

Arab and Mediterranean women, often hairier or at least visibly hairier with darker and thicker body hair, and by the time of adulthood have already passed through hair-removing rituals, & now considering laser options.

July 18th, 2011 - 08:27 GMT

Hairy Arabian Women could be Forever Silky Smooth!

What is Jordan's admission to the GCC really about? A military pact against the 'enemy' Gulf threat, namely Iran is most
people's guess. Gains might come at a security cost for Jordan.

July 17th, 2011 - 01:14 GMT

GCC membership may be a burden on Jordan’s security