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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 ...

Awareness campaigns have led to a decrease in children dying on the roads of Dubai. (Image for illustrative purposes only).

May 25th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

No more roadkill! Dubai's streets safer for children

The green future of the UAE is in the future generation's hands.

May 24th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Go green! Abu Dhabi hopes students can boost environmental protection

Desperate husbands. In spite of evolving lifestyles mentalities are stuck as Qatari men still expect their better half to be a better housewife.

May 24th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Old habits die hard: Qatari men look for a cook when they pick wives

Boo! Abu Dhabi is under a spell and hunts witches down. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).

May 23rd, 2013 - 07:00 GMT

Bewitching: Abu Dhabi police launches witch-hunt

It's getting hot in here! Saudi women might have to head to the beach for a refreshing breeze since Saudi cleric issued a fatwa against air-conditioners!

May 23rd, 2013 - 06:00 GMT

Too hot to handle! Saudi cleric warns that women's use of air-conditioners calls for "moral depravities"

Their way or the highway: music-lovers will have to tune it down if they want to drive in Dubai's residential areas.

May 23rd, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Pump up the volume...in the suburbs. Dubai motorists warned to turn the music down while driving

Illegal cigarettes sales might be fueled by a planned doubling of cigarette prices in the GCC. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).

May 23rd, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Health or Law: Raising cigarette prices a conundrum for GCC?

Restaurants shelter Syrian refugees' memories in Lebanon. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).

May 23rd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Munching on memories: Syrian restaurants in Lebanon bring refugees together

Go natural! Qatar promotes breastfeeding, mothers could get a year of full-paid maternity leave.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Qatar on the milky way: maternity leave should be extended to promote breast-feeding

Study finds that Kuwait faces an increase in thefts and likely offenses, mostly committed by older men.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Grandpa's rebellion: thefts are on the rise in Kuwait and committed by men in their late forties

In with the green! Forget about hommous and knafeh, Bahrain needs to eat, sleep and drive better.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Wealthy but not healthy: Survey reveals there is still room for improvement in Bahrainis' lifestyle

Egypt's historical heritage is on the safe side for now as far as UNESCO is concerned.

May 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Written in sand: Egypt denies UNESCO's threats to declassify its archaelogical sites