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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 ...

Prayer time in Saudi Arabia means that all commercial activity comes to a halt 5 times a day. Many have questioned whether this
'break' system should be tweaked or overhauled, not to abandon prayer but still to support it without shutting down shop.

July 3rd, 2011 - 09:49 GMT

Does closing shops during prayers serve purpose?

Muslim female weightlifter (not shown), Kulsoom Abdullah, has convinced the International Weightlifting Federation to allow her Muslim dress-code, so that she can cover her hair.

July 2nd, 2011 - 10:04 GMT

Muslim woman weightlifter wins battle to wear hijab in competitions

Young Saudis guys and girls abroad can be tempted by spending time with the opposite sex, alcohol and partaking in all manner of activity that is banned or discouraged at home.

June 30th, 2011 - 02:30 GMT

Summer-time temptations: Saudis commit vice-crimes abroad

Conjugal rights, or intimacy between husband and wife when one is in detention, as well as telephone or communication rights, are being taken away from Palestinian prisoners.

June 30th, 2011 - 01:12 GMT

Israel starts revoking Palestinian prisoners’ conjugal and telephone privileges

A fatal stabbing to the heart was how Maria McClymont parted with her life in a bar in Dubai, at the hands of angry Syrian lover.

June 30th, 2011 - 09:12 GMT

Syrian toyboy stabs his British Sugar Mama in Dubai

Israel claims that the international group of sailors who are carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza are a threat to its very existence.

June 29th, 2011 - 05:37 GMT

As the Flotilla floats off Israel 'in training' to combat the fleet of charity ships

A film that embodies the more inter-sex or gender-tried- to body debate was the haunting "Boys Don't Cry", 1999, starring a Hilary Swank as a girl who feels trapped in her female body and so takes on the guise of a boy.

June 29th, 2011 - 01:14 GMT

Arabian girl dresses up as boy to receive certificate

Prince, known for his song 'Kiss', a pop artist of the 80s and 90s, and still reigning today, celebrates Islam as a happy choice.

June 29th, 2011 - 08:43 GMT

Prince of pop says Muslims are happy to wear burqas

The picture Naguib Sawiris posted, of a bearded Mickey Mouse and a niqabi Minnie Mouse, has stirred sensitivities between Muslims and Copts in Egypt whose relations have been far from harmonious this year. Photograph courtesy of 'The Traveler Within'.

June 28th, 2011 - 05:12 GMT

Coptic tycoon Naguib Sawiris under Salafi fire for Niqabi Mickey Mouse cartoon

A brain dead mother must inevitably give birth by cesarean.

June 28th, 2011 - 12:47 GMT

Brain-Dead mother gives birth to boy in S. Arabia

Victims of human trafficking will often be duped into believing they are sailing off to a more 'palatable'
trade like catering. In the Gulf , where migrant work is commonplace, the sex trade can be lost in the minefield of other
slavery-like work traps.

June 28th, 2011 - 07:56 GMT

‘Lucky’ escape from Dubai brothel misery and female pimp.

Israeli bulldozers usually seen by Palestinians on the 'wrong' side of the fence. This time, they're starting to break down the right barriers. Some say it's not enough to pull down just 'some' of the Wall dividing Palestine.

June 27th, 2011 - 03:03 GMT

Turning their bulldozers to worthy use: Israel tears down part of West Bank barrier