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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 UAE's environment ministry began an initiative to ban disposable plastic bags nearly seven years ago. (Shutterstock)

March 30th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Going green? UAE considers banning plastic bags to seek more eco-friendly options

A picture of two Iraqi soldiers posted on the @iraqiswat Instagram account. (Instagram)

March 29th, 2016 - 01:36 GMT

When Instagram is judge, jury, executioner: Iraqi soldiers kill captive after asking followers for a vote

Alaa Al Hashemi, who was dubbed Reem Island Ghost, was executed in July last year by firing squad. (Still captured from YouTube)

March 29th, 2016 - 08:42 GMT

Husband under suspicion of extremism: Reem Island Ghost case

People who seek help from the police for Kleptomania are sent to the social support division to complete their treatment. (Shutterstock)

March 29th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Can’t get enough? Why insatiable millionaires are shoplifting in Sharjah

Instead of a B on the side, the headphones feature a swastika. (Image: https://warosu.org/g/thread/43727521)

March 28th, 2016 - 12:39 GMT

Beats by... Hitler? Nazi themed headphones hit the market

A foolproof approach to concealment. (Social media)

March 28th, 2016 - 10:49 GMT

Now you see her, now you don’t! Saudi husband stirs controversy as he hides wife behind scarf

Teachers in Gaza have opposed teaching Romeo and Juliet in the high school curriculum outlined by the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority in Ramallah. (Shutterstock)

March 28th, 2016 - 10:05 GMT

A rose by any other name? Gaza teachers worried Romeo and Juliet encourages suicide, immorality

Pictures of the amended graffiti in Dublin have been shared widely on social media. (Twitter)

March 28th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Irish community corrects Islamophobic graffiti

Daesh may now have the knowledge to attack a nuclear power plant. (Shutterstock)

March 27th, 2016 - 12:37 GMT

Potentially atomic disaster? Two Belgian nuclear power plant workers join Daesh

Cartoons in solidarity with France, Belgium, and Turkey have all circulated on social media following major attacks. (Twitter)

March 27th, 2016 - 12:07 GMT

No sympathy for Saudi: Trending cartoon laments lack of solidarity over attacks in Saudi

William Celli, of Richmond, Calif., was sentenced to 90 days of jail and anger management courses after police found a pipe bomb in his home. (Facebook)

March 27th, 2016 - 11:28 GMT

Double standard much? Trump supporter who built a bomb, threatened Muslims gets just 90 days in jail

Girls dressed for a wedding in December 19, 2012. (AFP/File)

March 27th, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Child bride freed by Saudi court after being married to 84-year-old man