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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 ...

The magazine's newest issue has two cover photos, one in Arabic and one in English, both of Yara Kakish, the Jordanian jiu-jitsu star, who is not gay but who is paving a feminist path in the Hashemite Kingdom by dominating international tournaments in her sport. (Courtesy photo)

August 9th, 2016 - 05:47 GMT

Jordan publishes its first LGBTQ magazine in Arabic

A picture of the newly-married couple, with faces blurred for privacy. (File)

August 8th, 2016 - 12:28 GMT

Love lockdown: Tunisian prison hosts first wedding

Rice. (Shutterstock)

August 8th, 2016 - 11:52 GMT

Rice, rice baby: Rotten rice scandal in Oman

A monkey sits atop a mountain outside Mecca in Saudi Arabia. (Shutterstock)

August 8th, 2016 - 10:16 GMT

Monkey business in Saudi results in accidental death of 70-year-old man

Shamekh Bluwi, a Jordan-based designer, gained recognition after sharing his cut-out fashion sketches online. (Instagram)

August 7th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Jordan-based Saudi designer turns famous Cairo landmarks into gorgeous dresses

This month's Rio Olympics has halal meals available for Muslim athletes. (Shutterstock)

August 7th, 2016 - 08:53 GMT

Rio Olympics: Brazil Islamic Center provides halal meals for Muslim athletes

Saudi Arabia's flagbearer Sulaiman Hamad leads his delegation during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, 2016. (AFP/Olivier Morin)

August 7th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Awkward: Saudi Olympic team led into opening ceremonies by a woman driver

VHS tapes are almost entirely phased out - but one shop in Abu Dhabi is still going strong! (Shutterstock)

August 7th, 2016 - 04:49 GMT

#Throwback: Abu Dhabi video stores rent VHS, cassette tapes

Traditional Islamic clothing, including body-covering swimsuits, have become a hot-button political issue in France. (Shutterstock)

August 6th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

French people can’t handle planned ‘burkini’ day at Marseilles water park

Mar Saba monastery near Bethlehem is one of 13 sites in Palestine to be considered for the UNESCO World Heritage list. (Shutterstock)

August 5th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

1,500 year old monastery in Palestine UNESCO’s latest World Heritage nomination

Faizah Shaheen, who works to prevent youths from becoming radicalized, was questioned by police for reading a book about Syrian art and culture. (Twitter)

August 5th, 2016 - 06:14 GMT

British Muslim woman interrogated for reading book on Syrian arts and culture

Enrollment of Kuwaiti and Saudi students dropped at ISU after a spate of attacks against Middle Eastern students, which could cost the university up to $5 million in revenue. (Flickr)

August 4th, 2016 - 02:30 GMT

Idaho University in the US to lose $5 million as Saudi and Kuwaiti students stay away