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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 ...

These two Chinese tourists have caused outrage by posing inside the Forbidden City in Beijing with their £100,000 Mercedes G-Wagen. (Facebook)

January 19th, 2020 - 08:24 GMT

Two Female Tourists With Mercedes Under Fire for Selfies Inside Beijing's Forbidden City

Syrian doctor who ran an underground children’s hospital and was today awarded the Raoul Wallenberg Prize for her courage, bravery and commitment in saving hundreds of lives. (Twitter/ @coe)

January 19th, 2020 - 08:21 GMT

Meet The Syrian Hero Doctor Who Won a Euro Award for Saving 100s of Civilians

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January 19th, 2020 - 08:10 GMT

Saudi Police Stop Attempt to Smuggle 3 Cheetahs Into KSA

An injured Koala is being treated for burns by a vet at a makeshift field hospital at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park on Kangaroo Island on January 14, 2020. Hundreds of koalas have been rescued and brought to the park for treatment after bushfires ravaged the island off the south coast of Australia. PETER PARKS / AFP

January 19th, 2020 - 08:06 GMT

Australia Bushfires Kill 44,000 Animals on Kangaroo Island

Saudi Arabia recently announced allowing commercial activities to function for 24 hours. But the custom of shops closing during prayer times, five times a day, remains a key issue among wider sections of society. (AN Photo/Ahmad Mahmoud)

January 19th, 2020 - 07:36 GMT

Saudi Religious Scholars Debate if Shops Should be Closed at Pray Time

Khagendra Thapa Magar (pictured), 27, who measured 2ft 2.41ins, died on Friday at a hospital in Nepal, his family said. He was the world's shortest man who could walk (AFP/ File Photo)

January 19th, 2020 - 07:15 GMT

World's Shortest Man, Who Measured 2ft 2ins, Dies at 27

In this file photo taken on July 10, 2018 Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (R) puts her hand on Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex's back as they leave the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London. (AFP/ File Photo)

January 19th, 2020 - 07:13 GMT

Prince Harry, Wife Meghan Officially Lose Their Royal Titles

Yusaku Maezawa. TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP via Getty Images

January 19th, 2020 - 07:09 GMT

Is it for Money or Love? 20,000 Women Compete for Japan Billionaire's Heart

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January 19th, 2020 - 07:06 GMT

Terrifying Video Shows Airbus Engine Catchs Fire Just Before Take-off in Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Myanmar's capital, January 17 on a state visit aimed at buttressing the embattled government of Aung San Suu Kyi and driving through multi-billion-dollar infrastructure deals. Thet Aung / AFP

January 19th, 2020 - 06:57 GMT

Facebook Says Sorry After The Site Translated Xi Jinping's Name to 'Mr S***Hole'

Greta Thunberg (Twitter)

January 17th, 2020 - 02:46 GMT

Greta Thunberg Tells World Leaders 'You Haven't Seen Anything Yet'

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January 17th, 2020 - 02:34 GMT

Why are Arabs Turning to Veganism?