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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 light of recent surges of feminist activism, a Lebanese feminist political party may be in the works soon.

February 26th, 2012 - 07:21 GMT

A Lebanese Feminist Political Party? - A Goal for Lebanon's 'Women's Spring'

The Middle East tries to ban pornography and racy material from our screens. (Image source: "legaljuice.com")

February 25th, 2012 - 08:00 GMT

Egypt Might Ban Racy Material, Lebanon Wants it After 10:30

It claimed that this is only the tip of the iceberg as far as training material for the FBI.

February 23rd, 2012 - 02:54 GMT

FBI purges anti-Muslim training documents

Contrary to popular opinion, prostitution in the Middle East is not the exclusive preserve of Russian beauties.

February 23rd, 2012 - 01:21 GMT

American in Arabia: Sex in the Arab Cities

The media community has suffered a great loss with the deaths of these contributors to Syria's causes.

February 23rd, 2012 - 12:09 GMT

Giving Our Thanks to Two Top Foreign Journalists and One Syrian News-Blogger

The NYPD's shadowy behavior have left American Muslims feeling sour over being treated like criminals.

February 23rd, 2012 - 08:13 GMT

NYPD Caught Spying on Muslim Students in U.S: Filing Prayer-Counts!

Saudi blogger and journliast Hamza Kashgari is facing great controversy and possibly death in light of his tweets.

February 22nd, 2012 - 03:01 GMT

Exactly Why Three Tweets Would Land a Saudi Blogger in a Death Penalty Situation

It was the barber! Murder case is solved by a death bed confession.

February 22nd, 2012 - 01:12 GMT

Comatose Egyptian Man Names Killer from Beyond the Grave

Starving for a cause: American in Arabia doesn't put Khader Adnan, the Palestinian hunger striker, and Peter Skyllberg, the hapless homeless Swede, in the same league.

February 22nd, 2012 - 11:51 GMT

American in Arabia: From Palestine to Scandinavia, Starving Against the Elements

Friends, family, supporters, activists, all went out to advocate Khader Adnan's release. (Image source: "972mag.com")

February 22nd, 2012 - 06:20 GMT

Palestinian Hunger Striker Earns Release Date in April

In spite of being a closed society, a lot is going on behind closed doors. Premarital sex is happening more, but the Lebanese are still 'keeping mum' about it.

February 21st, 2012 - 02:19 GMT

Inside Beirut's Boudoir: The Secret Sex Lives of the New Lebanese Generation

Solar energy is considered "cheaper and better" than anything else in Lebanon right now - Shown for illustrative.

February 21st, 2012 - 11:32 GMT

Lebanon Electricity: The Sun May Be the Answer to Power Cuts