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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 ...

Tom Cruise paid Dubai a visit to promote "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol", which involved stunts of him dangling from Burj
Khalifa, the world's tallest building.

December 18th, 2011 - 10:06 GMT

Tom Cruise Leaves Mark on World's Tallest Building

Long-suffering Lebanese women, particularly those who are married to foreign men, have had enough of being treated as
second-rate citizens, incapable of passing their nationality on to their children.

December 18th, 2011 - 07:37 GMT

Lebanese Women Fight Back Against New Citizenship Law

There are many misconceptions around pregnancy diet, not least of all the classic 'eating for two' now debunked myth. Image credit: 'Methods of Healing' website.

December 17th, 2011 - 10:56 GMT

For mums-to-be: Misconceptions and essential diet tips

Nabli Saleh protests are raging as a Palestinian protester who was 'hit in the face with a gas canister during a protest
in the West Bank town' died of his wounds Saturday morning.

December 17th, 2011 - 10:09 GMT

What Revolution? Israel Still Gangs up on Palestine in 2011

Malaria cases rise from zero to two to three cases per week in Dubai's International City (IC). (Image courtesy of "http://bookhotelsindubai.blogspot.com")

December 15th, 2011 - 01:07 GMT

Dubai's International City Faces Malaria Threat

Hundreds of fir trees are being shipped from Canada, much to the delight of Dubai's denizens.

December 15th, 2011 - 11:15 GMT

Dubai Gets "Fresh" With Christmas Trees

Bothaina Kamel refused to be short-listed for the Women of Courage Award because it was awarded by the American
administration.

December 15th, 2011 - 07:42 GMT

Female Egyptian Candidate Says "No" to American Award

Youssef al-Badry, an Egyptian sheikh sues over an article that he deemed as an "invasion of his privacy".

December 14th, 2011 - 12:27 GMT

"Private" Sheikh Sues Two Female "Snooping" Journalists

In the Middle East, showing the souls of your feet, or worse still underside of your shoes, is akin to spitting or giving someone the finger. A mark of utter disrespect. It is to say in old English speak, I bite my thumb at thee.

December 14th, 2011 - 10:13 GMT

Iranian throws shoes at Ahmadinejad - Not the first or the last Shoe-Thrower

Overwhelming votes made Palestine the 195th member of the UN body.

December 14th, 2011 - 09:09 GMT

Historical Precedent with Palestinian Flag Raised at UNESCO

Canada the maple country of 'friendliness' and 'polite manner' has confirmed that it will not follow France's lead in banning the burqa.

December 13th, 2011 - 01:55 GMT

Canada bans burqa at citizenship swear-in but not in public

The Supreme Council for Women has been an avid campaigner of women empowerment in Bahrain.

December 13th, 2011 - 12:00 GMT

Bahrain Grants Nationality to Children of Non-Bahraini Fathers