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May 19th, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

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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 ...

In a moment conscientiousness, a Syrian helicopter pilot chose to risk his life instead of detrimentally ruining that of others.

March 25th, 2012 - 09:58 GMT

Syrian Hero: Runaway Pilot Rejects Orders to Bomb Aleppo

The awkward moment when you get divorced via loudspeaker at the mall. You just have to hate it when that happens.

March 25th, 2012 - 06:33 GMT

Tainted Love: Saudi Man Divorces Wife Over Mall Loudspeaker

In spite of her hefty circumnavigation of EU sanctions, Syrian first lady, Asma Al-Assad, won't be seeing the inside of Harrod's for a long time.

March 24th, 2012 - 09:00 GMT

No More Shopping Trips for Asma after Assad Leaks, Say EU Sanctions

'Never wanna give you up'- Former President Ali Abduallah Saleh just doesn't know when to leave.

March 22nd, 2012 - 01:00 GMT

Saleh Unwelcome in Yemen's New Political Process

Power shortages are among the Gaza Strip's biggest problems. So, it is apt that Mahmoud Shaheen is called the 'Conqueror of Darkness'.

March 22nd, 2012 - 11:00 GMT

Technological Defiance: Gaza Inventor Creates Home-Made Electric System

Although Mohammad Farooq Abou Hassan suffers from stares and comments from strangers, he doesn't let his 'hormonal' deficiency' get in the way of his life.

March 22nd, 2012 - 06:48 GMT

UAE-Based 24-Year-Old Man Stopped Growing at Age 12: His Story

This Mother's Day, Palestinian hunger striker, Hana Shalabi's, family wants her to release and her good health restored. (Image source: "smpalestine.com")

March 21st, 2012 - 07:12 GMT

Female Palestinian Hunger Striker on Death's Door?

When it comes to Facebook, prospective employees should tread with caution. It may cost you that coveted job.

March 21st, 2012 - 06:38 GMT

1 in 5 Bosses Reject Candidates After Seeing Their Facebook Profiles

U.S. Homeland Security want you to stop your terroristic yawning.

March 21st, 2012 - 12:31 GMT

AMERICAN IN ARABIA: An Airport Guide to Not Looking Terroristic

'Sorry for party rockin'- The White House disapproved of Bashar Al Assad's sanction evasion, as opposed to his questionable music taste.

March 21st, 2012 - 06:40 GMT

White House Condemns Assad's iTunes Bypass

The deaths of Pope Shenouda III and Amina Al Filali are the same in Brett's eyes.

March 20th, 2012 - 07:56 GMT

Mourning Pope Shenouda III: AMERICAN IN ARABIA Ponders the Value of Human Life

Camel milk ice cream is going to be a Middle East first, coming in four flavors- Saffron, Dates, Caramel and Chocolate.

March 20th, 2012 - 01:00 GMT

Camel Milk Ice Cream! - Coming to Stores Soon