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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 ...

The discovery could help create a more detailed picture of Martian weather - which will help the first crewed missions to Mars expected to leave sometime in the 2030s. (NASA)

August 9th, 2020 - 08:00 GMT

Is it The Red Planet or Now The Glowing Green Cosmos?

A woman sits amidst the rubble in her damaged house in the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 6, 2020, two days after a massive explosion shook the Lebanese capital. (AFP/ File Photo)

August 9th, 2020 - 07:39 GMT

'Giving Joy' Initiative: Jordanians Rush to Help Lebanese in Their Hour of Need

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August 9th, 2020 - 07:28 GMT

Jordan: Levantine Female Figurines Reveal The Importance of Women in Ancient Times

He is hiding in a £10,000-a-night presidential suite at the Emirates Palace Hotel (Shutterstock/ File Photo)

August 9th, 2020 - 07:18 GMT

Is The Ex-Spanish King Staying in a $13,000-a-night Luxury Hotel in Abu Dhabi?

One Saudi artist, Zaina Hassan chose to express her attachment to Jeddah by reimagining it through ’80s pop art. (Twitter)

August 9th, 2020 - 07:04 GMT

Saudi Artist Romanticizes Jeddah in Her '80s Pop Art

Whether through art work or actual campaigns to raise funds or calling artists to check on them, many artists were there to show support.

August 9th, 2020 - 07:04 GMT

Artists in Solidarity With Beirut

Palestinian students attend a class at a school run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip, on the first day of school after local authorities eased some of the restrictions that were imposed in a bid to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, on August 8, 2020. MAHMUD HAMS / AFP

August 9th, 2020 - 06:58 GMT

Kids Return to Schools in Gaza Despite Coronavirus Spike

The bulk carrier ran aground on a coral reef on July 25 and the crew were evacuated but the national coast guard were not contacted. (AFP)

August 9th, 2020 - 06:48 GMT

'Environmental Emergency': Oil Tanker Spills 4,000 Tons of Fuel Into The Indian Ocean

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August 9th, 2020 - 06:10 GMT

An Indian Expat at a Loss When Dubai Hospital Waived its $27,000 Bill

Mumbai is the first city in India to replace men symbols on pedestrian crossings with women symbols. (Twitter)

August 9th, 2020 - 06:05 GMT

Why Did Mumbai Replace Men Symbols on Traffic Lights With Females in Dresses?

The interior of a church is pictured in the aftermath of yesterday's blast that tore through Lebanon's capital and resulted from the ignition of a huge depot of ammonium nitrate at Beirut's port, on August 5, 2020. AFP

August 9th, 2020 - 05:44 GMT

From Celebration to Funerals: Terrifying Moment When Wedding Guests Were Sent Flying by Beirut Blasts

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August 8th, 2020 - 10:39 GMT

Vent Your Anger in The Jordan Axe Rage Room