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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 ...

Secularist and moderate Jews rallied against gender segregation enforced by an ultra Orthodox Jewish minority in Israel.

December 28th, 2011 - 01:55 GMT

Anti-Gender Segregation Protests Rock Israeli Jewish Community

Samira Ibrahim standing next to a graffiti mural that honors her plight. (Image source: "globalpost.com")

December 28th, 2011 - 10:53 GMT

Egyptian Court Ban Says "No" to "Virginity Tests"

Sexologist Mustafa Rasi believes that single people "waste" too much time in the pre-marriage stages and that speed dating could cut to the chase.

December 28th, 2011 - 07:02 GMT

Moroccan Sexologist Believes Speeding Dating is the Answer to Single Epidemic

Aliaa al-Mahdy is in the middle of more controversy as she asked women who have removed the veil to share their pictures and experiences. (Image source: "amypink.com")

December 27th, 2011 - 02:25 GMT

Naked Blogger Tries to Strip Fellow Egyptian Women too- of Their Veils

One of Bethlehem artist Larissa Sansour's entries for the Lacoste Elysée Prize. (Image source: "jazarah.net")

December 27th, 2011 - 10:47 GMT

Lacoste Snubs Competition Nominee Over Palestine-Themed Photographs

Some converted Latin American women are finding more satisfying relationships with Muslim Egyptian men. (Image source: "selnadeem.wordpress.com")

December 27th, 2011 - 07:21 GMT

Latin Women Find Love on Muslim Dating Websites

Palestinian flags are raised at an anti-Israel march in Egypt. (Image source: "Salon.com")

December 26th, 2011 - 01:05 GMT

Egypt's Al-Nour Party Threatens to Change Treaty with Israel

Many gay individuals feel weary of using these communities in case of being reported, but many others prefer them over gay clubs. (Image source: "chuvachienes.com")

December 26th, 2011 - 10:47 GMT

Beirut's Growing Gay Scene Gets "Out" Online

The list includes a wide variety of women who have left their mark on the revolution and on the headlines. (Image source: "hakawi.wordpress.com")

December 26th, 2011 - 07:10 GMT

Egypt's Women of the Revolution! - A List of Martyrs, Mothers, Activists for 2011

The Middle East is home to 12 million Christians. Yet, each Christian community has its own Christmas customs and rituals.

December 25th, 2011 - 03:14 GMT

Have a Merry Middle Eastern Christmas! - Holiday Traditions from All Over the Arab World

Syria is blasted for playing with fire: Syria scenes yesterday of carnage and pointing fingers resembled those of Beirut when car bombings were the norm amid any number of agendas and suspects. Is Al Qaeda being used here as a political scare-crow?

December 24th, 2011 - 10:56 GMT

Blame game over Syria blasts: Conspiracy Rules

Saudi boy hero saves family from wild wolf. (Image source: "yogoyo.com")

December 22nd, 2011 - 02:55 GMT

Boy Cries Wolf and Kills it too- in Holy City