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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 ...

Al-Sammanudi explained that a study revealed the positive impact of the domestic rehabilitation program, which includes training on skills to deal with family problems and the associated psychological and social aspects. (File photo)

January 25th, 2017 - 08:54 GMT

Romantic at heart or just incompetent? 8 out of 10 Saudi husbands interested in marriage rehab!

Thousands of Iranians gather in the holy city of Mashhad. (AFP/File)

January 25th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Iran’s Mashhad named cultural capital of the Muslim world

Barack Obama has provided $221 million in funding to the Palestinian Authority. (AFP/File)

January 24th, 2017 - 03:10 GMT

For he's a jolly good fella! Obama's $221 million parting gift for the Palestinians

In this Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 photo, independent Afghan artists paint on a barrier wall which blocks a main gate of the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. (File photo)

January 24th, 2017 - 09:08 GMT

Afghan ‘ArtLords’ take on politicians, militias and warlords in Kabul

Dubai's civil defense force demonstrate their futuristic new fire-fighting tools. (YouTube)

January 24th, 2017 - 08:59 GMT

VIDEO: Dubai firefighters to battle blazes using jet packs

The new bins will tell users whether or not an item is suitable for recycling. (Shutterstock)

January 24th, 2017 - 08:33 GMT

UAE gets smart trash cans to combat e-waste

Despite numerous claims that refugees have edged many Lebanese out of the job market, no reliable statistics are available to determine the role of the Syrian workforce within the current economic trend. (AFP/File)

January 24th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Girls just wanna work: Lebanese women protest Syrian competition for work in Beirut suburb

The UAE government has imposed restrictions on pet ownership with the passing of the Law of Regulation of Ownership of Dangerous Animals early this month. (File)

January 23rd, 2017 - 12:03 GMT

It’s a wild world: Abu Dhabi’s vet clinics flooded with lions and other dangerous pets

The two royals are seen in traditional dress at their wedding ceremony. (File photo)

January 23rd, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

In rare cross-cultural ceremony, Omani royal marries a Japanese princess

Jordanian teacher Sahar Fayyad, one of the finalists for the Global Teacher Prize. (via Global Teacher Prize)

January 23rd, 2017 - 08:12 GMT

Jordanian teacher recognized by Global Teacher Prize for integrating Syrian students in classroom

The horrified victim tried to escape from the fire and the crew rescued him later. (File photo)

January 23rd, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Wal3at! Prank goes seriously wrong when this Kuwaiti man set his friend on fire

Iraqi children study at the Mariamana school in the multi-ethnic city of Kirkuk. (AFP/File)

January 22nd, 2017 - 11:57 GMT

It’s back to school time… in Mosul, Iraq!