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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 ...

A rebel fires a gun in Syria. Women have appeared on Syrian television saying they were kidnapped by rebel forces for “sexual jihad.” (Image credit: AFP)

September 28th, 2013 - 06:19 GMT

Are women being kidnapped and forced to perform "sexual jihad" in Syria?

A treasure hunt competition in Dubai will help spread awareness of public transport. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

September 28th, 2013 - 04:32 GMT

In Dubai, it pays to take public transportation. Quite literally.

A variety of modern Arabic fonts have evolved in recent times. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

September 27th, 2013 - 05:13 GMT

What me traditional? Check out simple, modern and funky Arabic fonts

Rapper Klay BBJ has been sentenced to six months in prison by Tunisian authorities. (Image credit: AFP)

September 27th, 2013 - 08:26 GMT

Tunisian rapper rhymes; now has to do time

An Egyptian American chemical physicist has said that cancer can soon be treated with gold nanoparticles (Image Credit: Shutterstock)

September 27th, 2013 - 06:08 GMT

Breaking Good: Your gold necklace could soon help cure cancer

A restaurant in Dubai offers patrons a unique opportunity to dine in the dark. (Image credit: Getty)

September 27th, 2013 - 04:42 GMT

Eating in the dark: Dubai restaurant offers patrons a unique dining experience

See you later alligator! Croc numbers are dwindling in Egypt's Lake Nasser. (Shutterstock)

September 26th, 2013 - 06:46 GMT

Croc-catastrophe: Overfishing, theft scaling back Egypt's crocodile reserves

The plot of land in question, near the Gush Etzion settlement bloc. (Image courtesy of Maan News)

September 26th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Anything for a quick shekel: Palestinians detained for renting land to settlers

Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, who created the anti-Islam film that sparked riots in the Middle East last year will be released from federal custody Thursday (Courtesy of Rory Carroll/The Guardian)

September 26th, 2013 - 03:00 GMT

Financial fraud and filmmaking: anti-Islam moviemaker to be released from prison Thursday

The 14-year-old girl was reported to be raped in Jordan's Zaatari refugee camp late Monday (AFP/File)

September 26th, 2013 - 03:00 GMT

Syrians in Zaatari camp still must search for refuge...this time from rape. This 14-year-old girl is one of them.

No bedroom antics in Beirut for this Pole! (File)

September 25th, 2013 - 11:43 GMT

No visa for this va-jay-jay! Lebanon plays hard to get with Polish sex tourist

Pont des Arts in Paris was the inspiration behind the Algiers bridge. Local youth come and write the names of loved ones on padlocks, much to the chagrin of the local salafists. (Image courtesy of Magharebia)

September 25th, 2013 - 09:31 GMT

Bridge over troubled waters: Algeria turns 'suicide bridge' into symbol of love