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May 19th, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

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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 ...

Born in Jerusalem, with home in Jerusalem, but barred from Jerusalem. This is a common scenario from many that have recently had their ID cards confiscated.

June 12th, 2011 - 11:23 GMT

My Jerusalem Diaries: A Permit for Home

Internet identity of blogger profiles: fraud, or at least misleading, not easy to police on the web.

June 11th, 2011 - 01:05 GMT

Where is Amina? Who is Amina? Why Amina? Cases of other 'fake' bloggers

This picture, credited to Kenwooi, represents neither the face of the missing Syrian girl blogger, nor the mistaken identity Jelena Lecic.

June 10th, 2011 - 05:16 GMT

The media gets a poster girl, Amina Arraf, for the Syrian Revolution

From 'burka', or veil at least, to bikini.

June 9th, 2011 - 12:16 GMT

To veil, or to prevail? Star Academy favorite to win turns her back on veiled past.

A mosque burning on the same day as orthadox Jews caused a disorderly scene in the 'yard' of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

June 9th, 2011 - 07:37 GMT

Settlers Srike at the Holy Land again: by Setting Fire to Mosque

Couples living together out of wedlock in the Middle East is problematic and flouts the law, even for 'outsiders'.

June 8th, 2011 - 09:36 GMT

Living together in the UAE? Think twice

Reportedly, rowdy utra-orthodox Jews broke into the Holiest of Palestine's sites - the Aqsa Mosque- where they consumed alcohol, on Monday morning.

June 8th, 2011 - 12:09 GMT

Settlers Storm Al Aqsa Plaza with booze!

A lot of outspoken women have been at the fore of Arab Revolution media- with Iman Obeidi from Libya, Amina, 'Gay in Damascus', from Syria and now another Syrian lady Lamia Chakkour- the subject of speculation.

June 8th, 2011 - 09:26 GMT

Who is that woman? Mystery shrouds ‘resignation’ of Syrian envoy in Paris

Underwear shopping for ladies can be awkward when the salesperson is male. What about bra fittings?

June 7th, 2011 - 10:00 GMT

Lingerie shop jobs: Call for women staff by women customers

June 7th, 2011 - 08:51 GMT

First woman priest ordained in the Middle East

Ladies only beaches are only option for some: “I am veiled. I can’t wear a bathing suit in public.”

June 7th, 2011 - 08:17 GMT

Abu Dhabi's fairer sex calls for the right to sunbathe: 'Open the Ladies' beach'

Not healthy to over-obsess using technology in relationships. Spying on your partner or overly communicating via technology can affect intimacy and breed dependency habits which can only be destructive for yourself and the bond.

June 6th, 2011 - 11:52 GMT

Readers confess to stalking using technology