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Eid al-Adha

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 ...

Shaking it to the Brotherhood.

March 2nd, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Egyptian jokers Harlem Shake it all the way to MB HQ

Bader and Ameer are the Omanis freezing for a mission.

March 1st, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

The chilly Omanis: students 'freeze' for Antarctic expedition

Harlem Shake fans across the Middle East are fighting for their right to thrust

February 28th, 2013 - 11:36 GMT

Things get shaky in the Mideast as Harlem fans thrust in the face of region's conservatives

Khaled Natour is missing, presumed imprisoned in a Saudi jail.

February 28th, 2013 - 08:46 GMT

The missing Jordanian: one man quickly turning into a diplomatic nightmare

Smart loo: The toilet, located near Sharjah Fruit and Vegetables Market, is equipped with an intelligent system that warns users when to exit (Photo: Mazhar Farooqui / XPRESS)

February 28th, 2013 - 07:39 GMT

UAE's hi-tech toilet flushes out the time wasters

Kids in Iran are set to have hijab and chastity lessons in kindergarten. (Photo used for illustrative purposes).

February 28th, 2013 - 05:10 GMT

Iran's tots learn lessons of chastity in kindergarten

Remains of the hot air balloon that plummeted in Luxor on Tuesday (Photo: AFP / Khaled Desouki)

February 27th, 2013 - 12:34 GMT

Egypt's hot air balloon tragedy could leave lasting dent in country's already deflated tourism industry

Hasan Nasrallah is in good health and remains in Lebanon, Hezbollah's media team said on Wednesday

February 27th, 2013 - 10:18 GMT

Put the grapes away, Nasrallah in good health - Hezbollah

The statue was carved in 1875 by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and is located in the main courtyard of the Collège de France. (Photo courtesy of Al Ahram Online)

February 27th, 2013 - 08:38 GMT

An ancient grievance rears its ugly head: Egypt no longer wants to be underfoot

A Texas parent disapproved of this photo of pupils wearing Islamic garb. (Image courtesy: Facebook)

February 27th, 2013 - 05:14 GMT

Hell no! Texan parents won't abide pro-Islam lessons in their classrooms

Bahrain has banned Guy Fawkes masks, in an apparent bid to further stifle opposition protests in the wealthy Gulf state (Photo: Pat Dollard)

February 26th, 2013 - 12:27 GMT

Face off: Bahraini protestors no longer Anonymous

Argo director Ben Affleck accepts the Oscar for Best Movie at the 85th Annual Academy Awards (Photo: AFP / Robyn Beck)

February 26th, 2013 - 08:19 GMT

Iranophobia gets thumbs up at Oscars with Argo's big win, say critics