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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 ...

"Who would have thought that 17-year-old me, jumping off a lorry when I arrived in the U.K., could make it to Oxford?" (Shutterstock/File)

January 15th, 2018 - 02:00 GMT

Syrian Refugee Who Arrived to UK With Almost Nothing Now Offered Place at Oxford

The project serves teachers who work in schools 150-250 km away from their residences at a nominal fee of SR500 ($134) per month (Shutterstock/File)

January 15th, 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Saudi Launches Bus System for Female Teachers

The newborn appeared engrossed while his mother competed in all the individual laps (Shutterstock/File)

January 15th, 2018 - 07:39 GMT

Mother Camel Leaves Mid-Race to Check Up on Newborn in Saudi

The men take several attempts at picking up the scared feline with their baseball caps (Shutterstock/File)

January 14th, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

Two Men Rescue Cat Stuck on Busy Sharjah Road (Video)

The workers were doing excavation work behind the house when the three-meter wall collapsed on them (Ajman Police)

January 14th, 2018 - 04:00 GMT

UAE Police Rescue 6 Workers Trapped Under Collapsed Wall

Panic spread through the Boeing 737-800 as it stopped at the edge of the Black Sea (AFP/File)

January 14th, 2018 - 02:00 GMT

Plane Carrying 168 Passengers Dangles Off of Cliff in Turkey

The Gulf national, according to police, was arrested on charges of "assaulting privacy using an IT device" (Shutterstock/File)

January 14th, 2018 - 10:09 GMT

Man Arrested for Posting Video of Sword Fight That Killed 2 in UAE

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January 13th, 2018 - 04:00 GMT

Saudi Student Faints Twice, Dies During Final Exam

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January 13th, 2018 - 01:00 GMT

Lebanon Arrests Suspected 'Sextortionist' Hacker

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January 13th, 2018 - 08:47 GMT

Man Cuts Off Hijab of 11-Year-Old Muslim Schoolgirl in Canada

This move signifies that it will not be necessary for women over 25 to travel with any family member or companion (Shutterstock/File)

January 11th, 2018 - 07:00 GMT

Women Above 25 Can Now Travel to Saudi on Their Own

Residents can opt for the service for three to six months or for one year (Shutterstock/File)

January 11th, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

Dubai Police Launch Service to Monitor Houses of Residents Out of Town