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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 ...

Online escort services manage to get around several laws surrounding prostitution in Lebanon.

March 18th, 2012 - 10:00 GMT

Lebanon's Online Escort Services Fall Through Government Loopholes

Pope Shenouda III was a strong believer in patriotism and religious equality. (Image source: "m.ctv.ca")

March 18th, 2012 - 06:47 GMT

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Pope Shenouda III: In Memoriam

Citing Margaret Thatcher's finance strategy and showing a penchant for high-spending, the Assad E-mails may have put the last nail in the coffin of their already tarnished image.

March 16th, 2012 - 09:05 GMT

Asma and Bashar's Shadowy Inner Circle: What the Assad E-mails Revealed

Jordanian Arab Idol contestant Yousef Arafat broke down on Arab television, citing stress and exhaustion for his emotional display.

March 16th, 2012 - 01:00 GMT

Jordan's Arab Idol Hopeful Cries His Way to a Million YouTube Views

Making up of 10% of divorce cases, not meeting one's fiancé before the wedding can lead to marital unrest. (Image source: "http://outofacademia.wordpress.com")

March 15th, 2012 - 08:15 GMT

Saudi Wife 'Switch': The Perils of Meeting Your Bride on Wedding Day

Apparently, female presence can affect male cognition. (Image source: "gloria-weddings.com")

March 15th, 2012 - 06:00 GMT

Do Islamists Have a Point Separating the Sexes: Men Dumbed Down When Near Women

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March 14th, 2012 - 05:00 GMT

Foul Play Out of Field: Egyptian Islamist MP Headbutts Photographer

Even this white dove thinks it's funny. (Image source: "betsisthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com")

March 14th, 2012 - 03:00 GMT

AMERICAN IN ARABIA Meets the Three Stooges of Arabia

Unfortunately, Turkish soap Fatma has taken its scenario from real life tragedies, similar to that of Amina's. (Image source: "fanpop.com")

March 14th, 2012 - 12:34 GMT

Turkish Soap Finds Real Life Tragedy with Morrocan Rape-Suicide

Hosni Mubarak discusses his complex relationship with wife Suzanne.

March 14th, 2012 - 07:39 GMT

Mubarak Leaked: Second Part of Memoir Reveals Key Influences

"Arab knee" is becoming a common problem in the Middle East- Used strictly for illustrated purposes.

March 13th, 2012 - 03:24 GMT

UAE Coins Medical Term 'Arab Knee'

One of the Iraqi victims from an emo-killing spree.

March 13th, 2012 - 02:06 GMT

AMERICAN IN ARABIA Comes Down Heavy on Emo Killings