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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 ...

Cupping therapy is growing in popularity throughout Yemen's capital

September 25th, 2012 - 01:11 GMT

The solution to Yemen's tribal wars: Cupping therapy and meditation

Hamdeen Sabbahi announced the launch of the Popular Current party on Saturday night

September 25th, 2012 - 10:45 GMT

Can Hamdeen Sabbahi's Popular Current stem the Islamist tide?

The campaign: 'This person is boycotting YouTube and Google throughout Sept. 24 and 25. In support of our beloved Prophet.'

September 25th, 2012 - 05:37 GMT

It's payback time: Muslim world's YouTube boycott leaves Google feeling the pinch

The SARS virus in close-up

September 24th, 2012 - 01:21 GMT

Could Saudi go down with new 'SARS' virus just in time for Hajj?

Leader of the Ennahada movement,Rachid Ghannouchi, is taking on the Salafis by force

September 24th, 2012 - 10:44 GMT

Have the Salafis become the scapegoats of the region?

Omanis are less inclined to divorce than other Gulf states, says study

September 24th, 2012 - 05:00 GMT

Omanis stay married, less divorces than neighbor Gulf states

The reward for Rushdie's death is reported to have been upped to $3.3 million

September 23rd, 2012 - 01:28 GMT

Wanted dead not alive: Blasphemy bounties on the rise

US Consulate in Benghazi after the attacks that have been linked to this weekend's uprising

September 23rd, 2012 - 10:23 GMT

Libyan hoards smoke out US ambassador killers in Benghazi

The recent crackdown on Baghdad clubs remains shrouded in mystery

September 23rd, 2012 - 06:05 GMT

Is the party over for Iraq? Mysterious agents put end to nightlife

Out with the old, in with the new: Iraq poised to get new anthem and flag

September 22nd, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

Going for a song: Iraq to get new national anthem and flag

Cairo's new graffiti - attacking the Muslim Brotherhood

September 20th, 2012 - 12:32 GMT

Is the Brotherhood hijacking the Egyptian revolution? Their PR machine swings into action

The advert set to hit the New York subway next week

September 20th, 2012 - 10:26 GMT

Going underground: Islamophobia given green light in NY subway