Editor's Choice | Al Bawaba

Editor's Choice latest

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 ...

A banner covered in tributes outside Finsbury Park Mosque, near to the scene of the June 19 van attack on pedestrians, in the Finsbury Park area of north London on June 20, 2017. (AFP)

June 23rd, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

After Manchester Attack, Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes on the Rise

Several Christian families in the area pitch in to provide food and drink in what he calls an effort to unite Egyptians during a holy time of the year. (AFP)

June 23rd, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Christians in Egypt Organise Iftar Meal for Muslim Neighbours

The march was organised by the "Movement for Change", who called for "class war" to "bring down the government" in response to the Grenfell Tower fire. (AFP)

June 22nd, 2017 - 01:26 GMT

London’s Day of Rage Turns into Total Meltdown Amid Heatwave

On the eve of Eid al-Fitr this weekend, Menzuma will leave the air waves and retreat to the private worlds of the faithful.(AFP)

June 22nd, 2017 - 08:18 GMT

Melodious Islamic Songs Dominate Ethiopian Capital in Ramadan

Israeli peace activists gather near the border fence with the Gaza Strip to launch into the air 150 sky paper lanterns in solidarity with Gaza residents on June 19, 2017, in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. (Jack Guez/AFP)

June 22nd, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Lanterns Light up Gaza in Defiance of Electricity Cuts

The blockade has forced many Qatari farm owners, who keep their cattle in Saudi Arabia during winter months for grazing and breeding, to try to shift the animals back across the border. (video courtesy of TheNewArab)

June 21st, 2017 - 09:21 GMT

Qatari Camels Bear the Tragic Brunt of Saudi Diplomatic Crisis

Ten people were injured in the attack, which took place early Monday near Finsbury Park mosque, north London. (AFP)

June 21st, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Londoners Come Together in Solidarity in Response to Finsbury Park Attack

The prince has made this arrangement since the interval between Qiyamul Layl and Fajr prayers is too short for pilgrims to go out for their suhoor meals. (shutterstock)

June 20th, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Thousands of Pilgrims in Makkah Receive Free Suhoor Meals

Palestinian Christian Nael Ghantous was filmed as he called for prayer at the Zine El Abidine mosque. (screenshot)

June 20th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Palestinian Christian Performs Muslim Call-to-Prayer in Viral Video

Fury quickly followed as Algerians took to social media to call on local authorities to arrest and punish the perpetrator for endangering the child's life. (shutterstock)

June 20th, 2017 - 06:52 GMT

Algerian Man Risks His Son’s Life for a Good Facebook Photo

Mohammed Mahmoud, an Imam at Finsbury Park Mosque, gives a statement to the media at a police cordon in the Finsbury Park area of north London on June 19, 2017, following a vehicle attack on pedestrians. (Isabel Infantes/AFP)

June 19th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Imam Praised for Protecting London Mosque Attacker from Crowd

Novelist and translator Layla Qasrani. (YouTube / Layla Qasrani)

June 19th, 2017 - 09:44 GMT

The Iraqi Novelist and the Russian Photographer