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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 ...

An Afghani teen couple, who met at work, now facing death penalty have committed the crime of wishing to marry of their
own accord rather than in an arranged family way.

August 2nd, 2011 - 11:50 GMT

No Ramadan pardon for Afghan teen couple facing stoning death for falling in love?

Libyan's cannot thank Gaddafi for a Ramadan Karim this year.

August 2nd, 2011 - 10:07 GMT

No suspension of Libyan hostilities for Ramadan

Nicotine patches can help smokers to deal with their withdrawal symptoms during the day. A fatwa takes into consideration the needs of people battling to maintain their Fast.

August 2nd, 2011 - 09:07 GMT

Nicotine Patches do not Break your Fast, says Ramadan Fatwa

Family cycles of teenage pregnancy: UK holds record in youngest Grandpa at 29 to have his 14 year-old daughter give birth. Shem Davies and former girlfriend, like daughter Tia, gave birth out of wed-lock.

August 1st, 2011 - 03:16 GMT

Yemen has child brides; UK has adolescent parents and youngest grandparents!

Syrian people are having their patience tested to the extreme, especially in Hama, during this holy month of devotion, patience and thanksgiving.

August 1st, 2011 - 02:27 GMT

Losing 'Patience' during Ramadan

"Egyptian activists to halt protests during Ramadan". Peace and suspension of people power this Ramadan- and maybe a time-out to clear away the debris of the season of protests.

August 1st, 2011 - 07:59 GMT

Time Out for Egyptian Activists: To Fast, not Protest

Eye for eye forgiveness, as victim of blinding gives pardon to attacker.

July 31st, 2011 - 01:42 GMT

Eye for Eye lifted: Iran acid attacker spared own blinding

During intense water shortages, small amounts of water must be carried long distances to be used.

July 31st, 2011 - 10:26 GMT

The Middle East is low on water: Yemen dry as water shortage peaks

Syrian forces are firing on Syrian citizens attempting to flee into Lebanon.

July 31st, 2011 - 09:21 GMT

Syrians forces fire at fleeing refugees to Lebanon

Travel by air between Jordan and Lebanon is much faster- when you take into account the check point stops and searches,
and now cheaper than previously.

July 31st, 2011 - 08:50 GMT

Beirut is cheaper by air

Zoning: a way to have religious law circumscribed to a region of an otherwise non-practicing nation under state rule. The posters warn passers that they are entering a zone under Islamic rules, such as 'no alcohol' or 'no porn or prostitution'.

July 28th, 2011 - 02:22 GMT

You are entering a Muslim Zone! 'Sharia law zones' posters in UK warn

"Do not discipline your children according to your own ethics because they were created in an age which was different to yours.” Photo credit: Hoyasmeg

July 28th, 2011 - 12:23 GMT

Do not spy on your kids