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Eid al-Adha

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 ...

In memoriam: Whitney Houston- 1963 - 2012

February 13th, 2012 - 08:03 GMT

UAE Fans React to Whitney Houston's Death

Hamza Kashgari states that her son has been influenced by the wrong people and was extremely pious. (Image courtesy of: "thedailywh.at")

February 12th, 2012 - 02:05 GMT

Saudi Mother Defends Blasphemous Tweeting Son who Now Risks Beheading

Al-Awa views Suzanne Mubarak as a possible threat to the Egyptian presidential election.

February 12th, 2012 - 11:33 GMT

Egyptian Presidential Hopeful Al-Awa Wants Suzanne Mubarak on Lock Down

Protesters remember the victims of Port Said in light of the anniversary of Mubarak's resignation.

February 12th, 2012 - 06:52 GMT

On Mubarak Ousting Anniversary: Interim Government Losing Patience with Protesters

M.I.A's 'Bad Girls' takes on Arabs

February 11th, 2012 - 09:17 GMT

In Defence of MIA's 'Bad Girl' Arab-Bashing

An Arab mother expects her son to be on call more than an ER Doctor, concludes Brett- "Eh habiby, where are you?"

February 9th, 2012 - 04:00 GMT

American in Arabia Marvels at the Power of the Arab 'Mama'

Hamza Kashgari has tried to back down from his controversial tweets, but still faces public outcry and legal action against him.

February 9th, 2012 - 12:46 GMT

Saudi Columnist Retracts Anti-Prophet Tweets

Egyptian mourners are still commemorating the tragic events of Port Said.

February 9th, 2012 - 10:44 GMT

Egyptian Sheikh Claims Port Said Victims are Not Martyrs, but 'Sinners' in Islam

Advanced genetic profiling and archaeological theory are shining a light on humanity's origins as Arab- Shown for illustrative purposes.

February 9th, 2012 - 08:00 GMT

Could the World All Be Genetically Arab, Says New DNA Evidence

Bashar Al-Assad is not the only who will suffer from this E-mail leak, as several contacts of his and his wife's have been exposed. (Image source: "http://noah.simonstudio.com")

February 8th, 2012 - 02:53 GMT

The Assad-Leaks: Confidential Presidential E-mails Air Dirty Laundry

Asma Assad faces strong criticism and outrage for her supportive stance on her husband's actions.

February 8th, 2012 - 12:44 GMT

Assad's UK-Born Wife Stands By Her Man in E-mail, Causing Scandal

A yellow Taxi cab in Amman.

February 8th, 2012 - 10:43 GMT

American in Arabia: My Thanks to 'Y'all' Arabs