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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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Saudi's Invade Israeli Privacy! Hackers Expose Israeli Credit Card Details

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January 3rd, 2012 - 01:22 GMT

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A still from "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". (Image source: "rottentomatoes.com")

January 3rd, 2012 - 12:28 GMT

UAE Passes on Girl With the Dragoon Tattoo

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January 3rd, 2012 - 07:01 GMT

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January 2nd, 2012 - 10:13 GMT

Sex Education in Egypt: The Elephant in the Room

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January 2nd, 2012 - 07:02 GMT

Kenya's Gay Men Targeted for Gulf Sex Trade

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Egyptian rock ban Cairokee playing live at Tahrir Square. (Image source: "intercultural-labratory.blogspot.com")

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December 29th, 2011 - 08:00 GMT

Studies Show Arab Women Still More Behind on Social Networking than Men