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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 ...

Women, it turns out, according to studies, as well as most female admissions, and experiences, are notoriously more intimidated by parallel parking.

September 26th, 2011 - 10:33 GMT

Confirmed, Women are worse car-parkers than men; KSA's woman-free parking zone safe!

"Our joy in the Arab Spring would not be complete until the completion of the Lebanese and Palestinian springs. " says Lebanese Forces front man.

September 25th, 2011 - 01:35 GMT

Geagea praises Palestine's Awakening; and pledges Arab Christian-concern for Syria

Another statesman, known for his charm campaigns and oratory, speaks his mind on the prospects of peace in the Mid-east ahead of the more pressing Palestinian statehood question.

September 25th, 2011 - 01:03 GMT

Bill Clinton says Netanyahu’s government is obstacle for peace

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), receives a standing ovation at the UN after giving his speech for statehood.

September 25th, 2011 - 08:04 GMT

Palestinian Bid Proves Popular, earns Abbas Respect

Syria's crimes against Syrian's very own humanity include a catalogue of unspeakable violations against youth and women.

September 24th, 2011 - 03:35 GMT

Syrian teenage girl found beheaded, mutilated

Albania: Where 'burkinis' and bikinis blend to bathe.

September 22nd, 2011 - 12:00 GMT

Bikinis and Hijabis contrast on Albanian beach

The NYC of Arabia. Dubai is an active city, day and night - as a holiday destination by pleasure-seekers, and a fast-paced metropolitan
financial hub filled with young often single city-worker types, more than it is populated by families.

September 22nd, 2011 - 09:20 GMT

Dubai the Big Apple of Mideast: gripped by Insomnia epidemic

Will patience pay off for Palestine- and will a September state bid result materialize before 2012?

September 22nd, 2011 - 07:30 GMT

Good things come to those who wait? Palestinians tell UN to take its time

Egyptian schools face teacher strikes in post-revolution change-hungry nation.

September 21st, 2011 - 04:33 GMT

Power of Egyptian Protest carries over into School Teacher Strikes

It’s a dogs' world- even in the Arab parts of town, apparently: Each pet gets its own playground, gym and a personal butler service, taking pet care to a whole new level. This is the life....for your pet, privileged enough to stay at the
Royal Suite, at Urban Tails pet resort at Dubai Investment Park.

September 21st, 2011 - 10:36 GMT

Dubai's pets hardly protest: Four-legged guests get 7-star hotel room service!

Israelis protest the Palestinian bid to internationally recognized statehood, and therefore land that they have their own eye on.
Jewish settlers would be denied this under -10%- fraction of historical Palestine land, with any current settlement claims confiscated.

September 21st, 2011 - 08:24 GMT

Palestinians, settlers clash ahead of U.N. bid

How Gaddafi got away: The the 3.5 million sterling pound converted Mercedes 4x4 was delivered to Libyan Leader and licensed by Sarkozy in 2008.

September 20th, 2011 - 03:09 GMT

Libya's last French connection: Gaddafi escapes in state-of-art anti-tracking Mercedes provided by Sarkozy