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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 ...

The court noted that the authorities in Basel, Switzerland, had tried to reach a compromise with the parents, including allowing the girls to wear burkinis for the lessons. (File photo)

January 11th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Take the plunge: Muslim family fined for keeping daughters out of mixed swimming lessons

UAE authorities announced they would distribute stickers to correct the offensive labeling. (Shutterstock)

January 10th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

What’s in a name? UAE orders removal of ‘Persian Gulf’ from textbook

Shoshan stressed that it is still unclear whether the Gulf nationals are given permission to illegally hunt under "official patronage" from state agencies, or whether some Jordanian officials are practising favouritism. (Ecopeace)

January 10th, 2017 - 10:38 GMT

A license to kill: Gulf nationals ‘given privileges’ to hunt endangered animals in Jordan

Abdulsettar al-Sattuf, right, is seen with his mosaic project depicting 36 Ottoman sultans. (Twitter/Anadolu)

January 10th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Syrian refugee portrays Ottoman sultans in 1.5 million stone mosaic artwork

Patients will be able to receive a free consultation in any specialization during select 'happiness hours' at one Dubai hospital. (Shutterstock)

January 10th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

‘Happy hour’ at Dubai hospital to offer free one-hour consultation

Don't be surprised if gender segregation on El Al ruins your on-time departure. (Flickr)

January 9th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Oy vey! El Al named world’s worst airline for delays

Not the ideal passenger to have next to you on a flight. (File photo)

January 9th, 2017 - 09:14 GMT

Snakes on a plane returns, this time on a flight from Muscat to Dubai

A passenger bound with tape allegedly aboard an Iceland Air flight from Reykjavik to New York. (Twitter)

January 9th, 2017 - 07:11 GMT

Keep calm and don’t get handcuffed on flights from India to Oman

Wealthy Emiratis will no longer be able to harbor exotic animals as symbols of status or privilege. (File photo)

January 9th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

About time! UAE finally bans keeping exotic animals as pet

Kuwait's Gulf Bank gave away stacks of cash, setting a new world record in the process. (Shutterstock)

January 8th, 2017 - 01:14 GMT

Gulf Bank makes it rain with $3.2 million prize, winning Guinness World Record

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud of Alwaleed Philanthropies. (AFP/File)

January 8th, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Alwaleed Philanthropies honored with award from UNHCR

Khalid Hamdan, a psychologist, agrees that society needs to be more caring and supportive of AIDS patients. (File photo)

January 7th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

The secret lives of AIDS patients living in Oman