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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 ...

A Muslim woman, controversially, leads the call for prayer. Women police women in Jordan may have seemed like a ludicrous prospect for some in Jordan but they're everywhere now; and so with time women driving in KSA might become acceptable. For now it is not.

May 26th, 2011 - 11:31 GMT

What's wrong with women driving? Other Arabian women drive

Might he be a goner soon? Hard to imagine not seeing this face.

May 26th, 2011 - 08:10 GMT

Gaddafi may eventually step down as Libya's leader: but not immediately

Food, especially in warm climates needs to be kept and transported in the right cool conditions. Food must be kept separate from other produce to avoid cross contamination.

May 25th, 2011 - 04:40 GMT

Keeping your food safe in hot climates: Advice for vigilance after food poisoning deaths in Dubai

Immigrants workers face strain on marital relations when away from home

May 25th, 2011 - 02:43 GMT

Migrant workers face strain on marital relations when abroad: Maid leapt from moving vehicle to end life after betrayal

Is the army a loyal lover to the Egyptian people?

May 25th, 2011 - 08:47 GMT

Letter from Cairo: The Good, the Bad, and the Army

Source: movie 'Angels and Demons'. In Islam, it is believed that Allah made three sentient creatures – human beings, jinn and angels, but humans cannot see any of the jinn or the angels.

May 24th, 2011 - 10:57 GMT

All about jinn: Creatures that dwell in dark places, caves, toilets, and now also in parliaments

Saudi men encouraged beat their womenfolk away from the wheel, using the wire 'Igal' on their head-scarf or perhaps the belts on their waist

May 24th, 2011 - 09:23 GMT

Saudi macho-male Facebook effort to deter women from driving promotes beating women into submission if necessary

Malaysia scores 'high' in alcoholic consumption, no doubt a record boosted by the national favorite, Tiger Beer.

May 23rd, 2011 - 02:53 GMT

WHO names a Muslim country world's10th largest alcohol consumer; Auzzie Muslim radio makes waves

Workplace bullying is yet to be established as a relevant social problem.

May 23rd, 2011 - 12:26 GMT

Work should not hurt: Torment in the workplace

Mothers today pamper their children with food to compensate for busy lives or being a working Mum.

May 23rd, 2011 - 08:40 GMT

An Arab Mama's role: Key to feeding, key to weight loss

Women in the West are stigmatized as dirty for smoking whereas in the Mideast women smokers are more tolerated.

May 22nd, 2011 - 01:35 GMT

Arab women smokers must resist seductions of MidEast smoking stop or risk oral cancers

Kids are growing up too fast, yet marrying later.

May 22nd, 2011 - 12:21 GMT

Young girls' clothing too sexual, study shows US is in line with Mideastern mind-set