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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 ...

Qat is both the bane and the boon of the troubled country, Yemen.

May 1st, 2011 - 02:26 GMT

The paradox of Qat- Good or Bad for Yemen?

So the Brits really do sip tea on all occasions, preferring it in place of alcohol or champagne!

May 1st, 2011 - 11:06 GMT

British stereotypes uncovered: Will-Kate 'toasted married life with a cup of tea'; Tears at the wedding

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April 30th, 2011 - 09:43 GMT

Prince William, Kate Middleton are married, Arab leaders celebrate

Susan Rice aid reminds us of Britney Spears disgracefully bearing all.

April 28th, 2011 - 12:38 GMT

Susan Rice female aid is Britney Spears of the UN

Sila Sahin, who says she wants to liberate other Muslim women from the pressures to live a certain way, has outraged her family and Muslim fans with this single breast controversy.

April 28th, 2011 - 11:07 GMT

First Turkish Muslim model strips for Playboy mag

Girls as young as seven are in the training centres where Gaddafi is training up teenage boys and girls to take up arms against the 'crusader' enemy

April 28th, 2011 - 09:05 GMT

Gaddafi building civilian army with armed Libyan teenagers

Love stories of many a royal couple before Will and Kate: The Jordanian royals met and fell in love.

April 28th, 2011 - 06:21 GMT

True romance: Wills and Kate join a tradition of love that includes Jordan's Rania and Abdullah

A young Omani rehabilitated man tells us of the drug world of heroine, shop-lifting and loneliness.

April 27th, 2011 - 06:22 GMT

Road to Recovery: A harrowing tale of Addiction

Most Saudi Lesbians "do not want treatment to change their lesbian attitudes".

April 27th, 2011 - 11:15 GMT

Expelled by college, lesbian Saudi girl says action should be reviewed

The poco-poco dance initially seemed to contravene Muslim tradition and culture but is a good form of exercise

April 26th, 2011 - 11:13 GMT

Muslims to be able to ‘poco-poco’ in Malaysia. Middle East next?

Very strategic factors govern the West's approach to intervention or influence in the region, it would seem

April 26th, 2011 - 11:00 GMT

West is biased in its checkered responses to protests in the Mideast region

When daughter illustrates mother

April 26th, 2011 - 08:02 GMT

Mothers and Daughters