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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 ...

Graffiti from 2007 depicting Marwan Barghouti who this year led a historic hunger strike (Wikimedia Commons)

September 5th, 2017 - 11:16 GMT

Wife of Palestinian Hunger Striker Barghouti Barred From Prison Visits Until 2019

The UN Security Council on Monday opened an emergency meeting to agree to a response to North Korea's sixth and most powerful nuclear test, as calls mounted for a new raft of tough sanctions to be imposed on Pyongyang.

KENA BETANCUR / AFP

September 5th, 2017 - 11:04 GMT

UN Security Council Emergency Session: Momentum Builds Against North Korea

Not all US supplies end up in the hands of the right people in war-torn countries. (AFP/File)

September 5th, 2017 - 08:01 GMT

Explained: How US Tanks Ended up with Iraqi Militias

The law, which was passed in July and went into effect on September 1, allows people to carry in public blades of any length, including swords. Before the law, Texas had restrictions on blades more than 5.5 inches /Shutterstock.

September 4th, 2017 - 11:46 GMT

Open Carry For Swords Just Became Legal in Texas

Women in Tajikistan, 2005. A new law has urged Tajiks to "stick to traditional and national clothes." (Wikimedia Commons)

September 4th, 2017 - 08:31 GMT

Hijab 'Discouraged' in Muslim-majority Tajikistan’s Secular Crackdown

Over 40,000 Syrian refugees living in Turkey have returned home for Eid-al-Adha (AFP)

September 4th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Home at Last: 40,000 Syrians Return for Eid Celebrations

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviewed the progress in the construction of The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour.

September 3rd, 2017 - 09:42 GMT

Watch: Building The Worlds Tallest Building in Dubai

Stalls sell secondhand clothing and other items in the Ain al-Issa IDP camp. (Newsdeeply, Wladimir van Wilgenburg)

September 3rd, 2017 - 09:21 GMT

Dispatch from Ain Al-Issa: Among the Displaced in Northern Syria

Yemen's ongoing war has brought the country's healthcare system to the brink of collapse (file photo)

September 3rd, 2017 - 07:12 GMT

Yemen Red Crescent Founder Dies From Medical Shortages Amid Saudi Blockade

A senior Saudi cleric has urged Muslims to pray for the royal family as Saudi Arabia criticizes 'politicization of the Hajj' (Flickr)

September 2nd, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

'Get Closer to God by Praying for Saudi Royals', Urges Cleric

Bulgaria, which specialises in the production of light-weight Soviet-style weapons and munitions, exported over 1.0 billion euros' ($1.2 billion) worth of arms in 2016 compared to 642 million in 2015 and 402 million in 2014. /Shutterstock.

September 2nd, 2017 - 09:24 GMT

Wars In Middle East Send Bulgarian Arms Exports Soaring

President Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope that next year’s Eid would see the city of Jerusalem “liberated from the Israeli occupation” (AFP)

September 1st, 2017 - 03:52 GMT

Fresh Hope? Palestine’s Abbas Plans Next Eid in ‘Liberated’ Jerusalem