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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 ...

Alexander the Great's grave and countless precious treasures have just been discovered in Jordan (Image credit: Shutterstock)

October 7th, 2013 - 06:22 GMT

As ancient as the hills? Digging into Jordan's rubble exposes Alexander the 'Great's' secrets

Rappaz Museum in Basel, named after graphic designer and painter Rolf Rappaz. [sarahroxes]

October 6th, 2013 - 07:22 GMT

Jordanian artist to represent Middle East in Swiss art exhibit

A woman in Sri Lanka committed suicide after seeing her Qatar-based husband drinking on Skype. (Al Bawaba/File)

October 6th, 2013 - 01:11 GMT

Drunk in Qatar: Boozing expat's habits backfire after wife commits suicide on Skype

Saudi men and a very large plate of Kabsa. [hotterthanapileofcurry]

October 6th, 2013 - 01:05 GMT

Hot Kabsa killing erections in Saudi as impotence rises

the Omani owl is greyish white with clear, orange eyes and a deep, low-pitched hoot which distinguishes it from the other species. Warning: the owl in this picture is not from Oman. (Image via Shutterstock)

October 6th, 2013 - 09:17 GMT

What's with owl the fuss? New species of owl found in Oman

Madonna told Harpers Bazaar that she has been studying the Quran. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)

October 6th, 2013 - 08:58 GMT

Like a Prayer: Islam is in 'Vogue' for Madonna

On October 6th, 1973, Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal into the Israeli-occupied Sinai, reversing their land losses from 1967 (Courtesy of the Egypt Independent)

October 6th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Egyptians remember 1973 on anniversary of October War

Coptic Pope Tawadros II visited Egypt's highest Sunni-Islamic institution, Al-Azhar, on Saturday to extend Eid wishes to Grand Imam Ahmed El-Tayeb (Courtesy of Asia News)

October 5th, 2013 - 04:20 GMT

Egypt's Coptic Pope visits Al-Azhar for first time to extend Eid wishes to Grand Imam

With a population of just 3,500, Kaweishra many Lebanese had no idea it existed (Shutterstock)

October 5th, 2013 - 11:00 GMT

Turkmen villages in Lebanon preserve Turkish language, culture

Caught kissing in Morocco: even on Facebook, individuals can be arrested for violating public decency (Courtesy of Superstock)

October 5th, 2013 - 09:00 GMT

Sentenced for smooching? Moroccan police arrest teenagers for kiss picture on Facebook

The high incidence of obesity in Dubai has prompted authorities to launch a "supersize" ambulance service. (Image for illustrative purposes - Credit: Shutterstock)

October 5th, 2013 - 04:23 GMT

Supersizing your meals? Don't worry - they now have supersized ambulances

U.S. House Majority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy walks to the House Chamber for a vote October 3, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Democrats and the Republicans have come together to extend a measure granting visas to Iraqi interpreters. (Image credit: AFP)

October 4th, 2013 - 10:34 GMT

Iraqi interpreters bridge the U.S. Congressional divide