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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 ...

The Syrian government has detained more than 30,000 people since launching a deadly crackdown on opposition protests in March.

October 25th, 2011 - 10:28 GMT

Syria activist estimates 30,000 held in Assad jails

Out with the old, and in with the new for post revolutionized Arab nations: But the new models might be based on rigid Islamic systems as Shariah law. Image source 'Sheik Yermami'

October 24th, 2011 - 07:00 GMT

What do the 'new' Arabs want after the Arab Awakening?

Linking Steve Jobs to the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Abdul Fattah John Jandali belongs to a prominent Sunni family from Homs. The family is a direct descendent of the Prophet Mohammad.(PBUH)

October 24th, 2011 - 02:00 GMT

Steve Jobs, the cousin I never met and his Homs-Jandali ancestry

Models present creations by Abu Dhabi designer Wafa Al Katheri at the Dubai Fashion Week. Image used for illustrative purposes, by 'Omani Princess'

October 24th, 2011 - 12:01 GMT

Arabian girls just wanna have fun

Colonel Gaddafi, former Libyan longtime Leader, once dined in comfort with his family. In his last days he ate plain rice and pasta, scrounged from abandoned civilian houses.

October 24th, 2011 - 08:56 GMT

Gaddafi's last suppers of pasta & rice between defiance delusion

A ban imposed on marrying your daughters and all Egyptian women to old regime blood.

October 24th, 2011 - 07:41 GMT

Egypt Fatwa prohibits their women marrying former 'regime' men

'Steve is my son and I did not intend to abandon him'. John Abdul Fattah Jandali, father of Steve Jobs, born in 1934 in Homs in Syria.(Right) Steve Jobs. Image credit: supplied.

October 23rd, 2011 - 01:00 GMT

Syrian-American Father Jandali Speaks of Son Steve

Obama declares the Iraq War over, finishing off another job that Bush started, just as he concluded the manhunt for Osama bin Laden.

October 23rd, 2011 - 09:00 GMT

War Over: Obama declares end of Bush's Iraq war

Crown Prince Sultan was 'the humanitarian Prince', known internationally for his philanthropic activities.Who will step into such generous shoes as successor to the throne?

October 23rd, 2011 - 06:00 GMT

Saudis will miss Crown Prince Sultan whose death leaves a void

Gaddafi lives on in mocking graffiti images.

October 22nd, 2011 - 11:08 GMT

Gaddafi Family Roundup: The Wife, the Last Smoke, The Children and the Fridge

Libyan's finally get closure after their tyrant Colonel is dead.

October 20th, 2011 - 06:56 GMT

Closure for Libya: Qaddafi’s death a warning for other Arab dictators

Freed Israeli Hostage Gilad Shalit Back Home With Family.

October 20th, 2011 - 10:19 GMT

Shalit feels 'ill' on day of homecoming