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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 ...

The view from above: Hurricane Sandy's path

October 30th, 2012 - 05:23 GMT

Gulf airlines shut down flights to latest world trouble spot: New York City

Demonstrations for an Eid without harassment in Egypt (Photo courtesy of Imprint's Facebook page)

October 29th, 2012 - 09:01 GMT

Sexual harassment: an Egyptian boy's favourite Eid activity, say activists

Mustafa Ismail (Photo: Al-Ahram)

October 29th, 2012 - 07:21 GMT

Egyptian 'Popeye' says biceps are all his

Imran Khan was briefly detained and questioned by US officials before boarding a flight to New York on Friday

October 28th, 2012 - 10:34 GMT

No drones, no flight: Imran Khan questioned by US immigration over rights campaigns

The twins of Mecca: Safa and Marwah (Photo courtesy of Sabq)

October 28th, 2012 - 05:00 GMT

Miracle on Mecca's streets: twins born in the holy city at Hajj

The White March in Beirut

October 27th, 2012 - 04:00 GMT

No politics, no bombs and no sectarianism: the 'White' march begins in Lebanon

Jordan hosts Syrian refugees for Eid al Adha, 2012, and is expecting more visitors for the ceasefire

October 25th, 2012 - 02:42 GMT

The Syrian-Jordanian love affair: Prayers for a peaceful refugee-rush at the Jordan crossing

Ehab Al Azzi had his fingers chopped off by religious extremists on Sunday (Photo courtesy of annahar.com)

October 25th, 2012 - 12:00 GMT

Glamorous Beirut falls victim to a Taliban-style crime

Sheikha Mozah (left) and Amal Haniyeh (right)

October 25th, 2012 - 10:55 GMT

The First Ladies of Gaza: who won the war of 'most stylish'?

Snow and rain ahead, but Jordan has officially cancelled winter in an attempt to keep a permanent sunshine of the Kingdom with closer ties to the Gulf states.

October 25th, 2012 - 09:32 GMT

Rain and snow to come but Jordan officially cancels winter in the Kingdom

Hajj pilgrims wait at Beirut airport (Photo: Mahmoud Kheir)

October 25th, 2012 - 05:29 GMT

Politics v. pilgrimage: Syrians left desperately waiting at airport for Hajj takeoff

Baba Amr under siege by Assad forces

October 24th, 2012 - 02:14 GMT

Ceasefire holiday tidings or the Grinch that stole Eid? Syria gears up for the weekend