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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 ...

Whether he is dancing, playing Oud or guitar, Shbool is always full of energy while teaching (Youtube)

November 30th, 2017 - 04:00 GMT

I Turn My Classroom Into a Stage: The Jordanian Teacher Who Explains 'Scary Physics' Through Song

Otherwise known as fenethylline, “captagon” was once used as an anti-depressant in Western countries before it was deemed too addictive (AFP/File)

November 30th, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

Saudi Intercepts Boat Trying to Smuggle 745,000 Amphetamine Tablets

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November 30th, 2017 - 08:23 GMT

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November 29th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

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It was during a chest CT scan that the cause of her symptoms came to light (Shutterstock/File)

November 29th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

UAE Doctors Discover Fish Bone in Patient's Lung

But Chung says sensibilities are changing in the Middle East, slowly but surely (Youtube)

November 29th, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Wonho Chung: On the New Middle East, Racism, and Comedy

Asa Hutchinson claims she was not at the scene of the fight (Facebook)

November 29th, 2017 - 12:20 GMT

Dubai Expat Faces Jail After Friends Take Selfies with Sleeping Man

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November 28th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Halal is Becoming a 'Cool' Social Media Lifestyle: Study

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November 28th, 2017 - 04:00 GMT

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A statement said Mandela would “hold several meetings with Palestinian leaders” with no mention of Israeli counterparts (AFP/File)

November 28th, 2017 - 03:03 GMT

Palestinians Suffer 'Worst Version of Apartheid': Nelson Mandela's Grandson

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November 28th, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

UAE Man to be Deported for Urinating Drunk on the Street

The child was sitting in a vehicle with her uncle when the car was attacked (Shutterstock/File)

November 28th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Man Gets 6 Years for Killing a 5-Year-Old Over $28