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May 19th, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

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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 ...

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January 26th, 2020 - 09:51 GMT

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Morocco's King Mohammed VI, pictured in Rabat in March last year, reportedly has a taste for luxury watches. (AFP/ File Photo)

January 26th, 2020 - 08:34 GMT

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January 26th, 2020 - 08:29 GMT

Jordan Court Jails Sorcerer for Drugging Woman, Sexually Assaulting Her

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January 26th, 2020 - 08:22 GMT

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January 26th, 2020 - 08:18 GMT

Video: Two Elephants Escape From Russian Circus Into Snowy Streets

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January 26th, 2020 - 08:11 GMT

Hundreds of Millions of Desert Locusts Leave Kenyan Farmers Heartbroken

Egypt's Mohamed Salah in London taking several measurements for his wax sculpture. Madame Tussauds

January 26th, 2020 - 07:25 GMT

Mohamed Salah 'Measured up' for Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

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January 26th, 2020 - 07:23 GMT

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January 26th, 2020 - 07:20 GMT

Muslims and Jews Hold Joint Visit to Auschwitz

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January 26th, 2020 - 07:16 GMT

Authorities Find Missing Palestinian Boy Frozen to Death in Beit Hanina

Delta Air Lines was Friday fined $50,000 by the US Department of Transportation. (Shutterstock/ File Photo)

January 26th, 2020 - 07:12 GMT

Delta Airlines Fined $50,000 for Discriminating Against Muslims

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January 25th, 2020 - 07:27 GMT

Japanese Postman Admits to Hiding 24,000 Letters in His House for Years