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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 ...

Immigrants workers face strain on marital relations when away from home

May 25th, 2011 - 02:43 GMT

Migrant workers face strain on marital relations when abroad: Maid leapt from moving vehicle to end life after betrayal

Is the army a loyal lover to the Egyptian people?

May 25th, 2011 - 08:47 GMT

Letter from Cairo: The Good, the Bad, and the Army

Source: movie 'Angels and Demons'. In Islam, it is believed that Allah made three sentient creatures – human beings, jinn and angels, but humans cannot see any of the jinn or the angels.

May 24th, 2011 - 10:57 GMT

All about jinn: Creatures that dwell in dark places, caves, toilets, and now also in parliaments

Saudi men encouraged beat their womenfolk away from the wheel, using the wire 'Igal' on their head-scarf or perhaps the belts on their waist

May 24th, 2011 - 09:23 GMT

Saudi macho-male Facebook effort to deter women from driving promotes beating women into submission if necessary

Malaysia scores 'high' in alcoholic consumption, no doubt a record boosted by the national favorite, Tiger Beer.

May 23rd, 2011 - 02:53 GMT

WHO names a Muslim country world's10th largest alcohol consumer; Auzzie Muslim radio makes waves

Workplace bullying is yet to be established as a relevant social problem.

May 23rd, 2011 - 12:26 GMT

Work should not hurt: Torment in the workplace

Mothers today pamper their children with food to compensate for busy lives or being a working Mum.

May 23rd, 2011 - 08:40 GMT

An Arab Mama's role: Key to feeding, key to weight loss

Women in the West are stigmatized as dirty for smoking whereas in the Mideast women smokers are more tolerated.

May 22nd, 2011 - 01:35 GMT

Arab women smokers must resist seductions of MidEast smoking stop or risk oral cancers

Kids are growing up too fast, yet marrying later.

May 22nd, 2011 - 12:21 GMT

Young girls' clothing too sexual, study shows US is in line with Mideastern mind-set

Obama's hospitality in the White House living room was spent on a disagreeable and petulant guest PM Netanyahu

May 22nd, 2011 - 09:44 GMT

No! crosses the line with Obama

Forget Pakistan and Afghanistan, Yemen's where the threat is at.

May 21st, 2011 - 06:14 GMT

Yemen is the next big battleground post Afghanistan and OBL

Students (as employees) nowadays are playing with fire when they post indiscreetly on Facebook.

May 19th, 2011 - 01:28 GMT

Students face expulsion over Facebook post