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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 ...

2.3 million Saudis use Facebook, about eight percent of the Kingdom’s population

March 3rd, 2011 - 05:16 GMT

Saudi Kingdom denies offering $150bn to buy Facebook

Celebrity chefs from the UK as Gary Rhodes will be showcasing their talent

March 3rd, 2011 - 03:35 GMT

Food and the Gulf city

Dresses rather than veils? Many people now think that they are trendy and some men have started to see abayas in a sexual light.

March 3rd, 2011 - 12:34 GMT

Abayas: Faith or fashion?

Rugby has always been considered a game for the gentleman and the sportsman, though it doesn't always look that way.

March 3rd, 2011 - 09:30 GMT

Lebanese rugby: a lesson in sportsmanship or foul-play?

Zenga Zenga is a catchy hit spoofing some rather sinister threats to Libyan citizens. Entertainment comes in all topics nowadays.

March 2nd, 2011 - 05:27 GMT

Israeli YouTube clip mocking Gaddafi an Arab hit

Another dictator who sacrificed people for perceived country notions.

March 2nd, 2011 - 11:56 GMT

The Chinese did it too says Gadaffi

Dressed for the media sharks: Lady Gaga wears meat for MTV music. Gaddafi also always dressed for the kill.

March 2nd, 2011 - 07:58 GMT

Arab world's Lady Gaga: Colonel Gaddafi!

Master of spin, this longest serving Labour Leader is all too familiar with waning popularity.

March 1st, 2011 - 05:30 GMT

Tony Blair: Gaddafi 'in denial'

Cheese from markets in Taiz as Awshaqhi cheese as well as Arafi is the most popular nationwide and sold abroad to Gulf states.

March 1st, 2011 - 01:09 GMT

Say Yemeni Cheese!

Stories of Muammar&#039;s eccentric behavior as well as fanciful garb abound on the internet, keeping Gaddafi firmly in the limelight.

March 1st, 2011 - 11:40 GMT

Decoding eccentric character of our Colonel Muammar

Disappearing Act? Perhaps another great man-hunt for Gaddafi as for Al Qaeda's slippery Leader.

February 28th, 2011 - 04:36 GMT

Three scenarios for end of Gaddafi: a psychological portrait

Traditionally a hiring goldmine for foreigners, Saudi is showing signs of reversing the tide to look after its locals.

February 28th, 2011 - 03:51 GMT

Saudi wants to hire more Saudis.