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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 ...

Lebanon has secured the missing link that might generate faster internet services, via a submarine cable.

July 6th, 2011 - 06:57 GMT

Lebanon finally rushes to catch up with high-speed internet age

This is neither Mecca nor Medina, the holiest sites of pilgrimage for any Muslim worshiper. Lebanon is often viewed
as the 'pilgrimage' site or irreverently as the 'Mecca' for party goers, peaking in popularity during the summer months.

July 5th, 2011 - 01:36 GMT

33 Kuwaiti women divorce husbands who sneak off to Lebanon, under cover of making Omrah in Mecca

American sponsored gay-pride events come as an affront to the Pakistani culture.

July 5th, 2011 - 12:55 GMT

US commits 'cultural terrorism' by sponsoring gay pride event in Pakistan

Syrians recently issued a so-called “honor list,” which included the names of stars who have supported the president. Unlike Egypt, where several artists and actors were blacklisted for opposing the recent protests.

July 5th, 2011 - 09:34 GMT

Syrian artists still on 'honor list' for standing by Assad regime

Latest user manual for Al-Qaeda operatives gives tips on avoiding detection, including avoiding seduction by female spies.

July 4th, 2011 - 12:03 GMT

Al Qaeda guide-book tells terrorists to pose as gay or 'taken' to avoid woman spy honeytraps

On the day that all eyes are on the sea as Gaza Flotilla II makes a break for Gaza's shores, Palestine can celebrate
it's success on the football pitch, closer to securing a place in the 2014 World Cup.

July 4th, 2011 - 11:05 GMT

Historic day for Palestine on football pitch and at sea: Playing soccer and sailing flotillas for Freedom

Israeli graffiti with messages as pointed as 'kill All Arabs' can be found by Israelis behind a campaign to maintain acts
of hatred targeting Palestinians. "The King’s Doctrine," is a book written by an unknown settler rabbi, replete with justifications
from scripture for killing any innocent gentiles during religious war.

July 4th, 2011 - 09:12 GMT

Israel targets Arab haters suspected of inciting murder of Arabs

Freedom Flotilla II or aid boat fleet are being touted 'provocation' ships by Israel.

July 3rd, 2011 - 01:00 GMT

Gaza prepares to welcome Freedom Flotilla while politicians prepare to prevent it

Lebanon held its breath as Nasrallah spoke on Saturday night on the STL results and their failure to precipitate civil war.

July 3rd, 2011 - 11:22 GMT

Indictment will not cause sectarian strife: Nasrallah

Prayer time in Saudi Arabia means that all commercial activity comes to a halt 5 times a day. Many have questioned whether this
'break' system should be tweaked or overhauled, not to abandon prayer but still to support it without shutting down shop.

July 3rd, 2011 - 09:49 GMT

Does closing shops during prayers serve purpose?

Muslim female weightlifter (not shown), Kulsoom Abdullah, has convinced the International Weightlifting Federation to allow her Muslim dress-code, so that she can cover her hair.

July 2nd, 2011 - 10:04 GMT

Muslim woman weightlifter wins battle to wear hijab in competitions

Young Saudis guys and girls abroad can be tempted by spending time with the opposite sex, alcohol and partaking in all manner of activity that is banned or discouraged at home.

June 30th, 2011 - 02:30 GMT

Summer-time temptations: Saudis commit vice-crimes abroad