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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 ...

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