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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 ...

Khader Adnan's days may be numbered as he continues with his hunger strike- shown for illustrative purposes.

February 16th, 2012 - 10:11 GMT

Palestinian Prisoner's Hunger Strike Continues After 61 Days Without Food

The reason behind the Beirut River's red color remains a mystery. (Image source: "saidaonline.com")

February 16th, 2012 - 07:37 GMT

Beirut River Flows Blood Red

Japanese anime "Grendizer" is considered to be one of the most popular Japanese imports in the Middle East.

February 15th, 2012 - 05:00 GMT

Beirut Sees Return of Japanese Manga, Anime in Exhibition

Sean Stone, also a filmmaker, was visiting Iran to shoot a documentary.

February 15th, 2012 - 02:41 GMT

Director Oliver Stone's Son, Sean, Converts to Islam During Iran Visit

Six roses are not going to cut this it Valentine's Day- Shown for illustrative purposes. (Image source: "librabunda.blogspot.com")

February 15th, 2012 - 01:07 GMT

AMERICAN IN ARABIA: Saudi Man's Six-Wife-Valentine's-Day Dilemma

Iraqis get into the Valentine's Day spirit- Shown for illustrative purposes

February 15th, 2012 - 07:18 GMT

Iraq Goes Red for Valentine's Day: Paper Hearts Over Bloodshed

Is the Valentine's Day spirit getting too much for the singles of the Middle East?

February 14th, 2012 - 05:00 GMT

Middle Eastern Anti-Valentine's Day Sentiments Hit the Internet

The Dubai Fountain in Dubai Mall, where the fountain show playing "I Will Always Love You" took place.

February 14th, 2012 - 01:44 GMT

Dubai Fountain Display Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston

Lebanon does Valentine's Day in political style: Feb 14 connotes Hariris, past and present.

February 14th, 2012 - 09:57 GMT

AMERICAN IN ARABIA sighs on Feb 14: Arabs Do Valentine's the “Debbie Al-Downer” Way

Fashion insiders believe that this agency can help remove the stigma heaped upon Muslim women- Shown for illustrative purposes.

February 14th, 2012 - 07:32 GMT

First Muslim Model Agency Opens in New York

Arabs this Valentines Day may be due some love! V-Day in the Middle East might be a subdued time of mixed feelings for some who have suffered the Arab revolutions.

February 13th, 2012 - 04:49 GMT

The Real Valentine's Middle East Conflict: 'Your Love is My Love', say Arab Leaders

A still of Kim Kardashian's allegedly faked scene from the Dubai episode in 'Kourtney and Kim Take New York'

February 13th, 2012 - 12:07 GMT

Kardashians Deny Shooting Fake Dubai Scenes