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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 seven travellers stuck in Turkey due to coronavirus restrictions [Twitter]

April 12th, 2020 - 06:05 GMT

Turkish Musician Invites Seven Stranded Tourists to Stay in His Home

A Christian pilgrim wearing protective gear amid the COVID-19 outbreak, prays at the first station while making his way alone in the Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem on April 10, 2020. AFP/File

April 12th, 2020 - 06:01 GMT

For Palestinian Christians Easter Will be Quite This Year

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April 11th, 2020 - 11:17 GMT

Emirati Men Who Have More Than One Wife Need 'Permits' to Visit Them

Pope Francis presides over Good Friday's Way of the Cross (Via Crucis) at St. Peter's Square in The Vatican on April 10, 2020 during the lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. Vincenzo PINTO / AFP

April 11th, 2020 - 09:39 GMT

Pope Francis Presides Over The 'Way of The Cross' Service in an Empty St. Peter's Square

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro (Twitter)

April 11th, 2020 - 09:14 GMT

Brazil's President Booed as he Dismisses Social Distancing to Hug Bakery Workers

Lebanese women look out of a window during confinement at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the historic part of the southern coastal city of Sidon (Saida), on April 6, 2020. Lebanon's President called on international donors to provide financial assistance to the crisis-hit country as it grapples with a severe economic downturn compounded by the novel coronavirus pandemic. JOSEPH EID / AFP

April 11th, 2020 - 09:08 GMT

NGO: Lebanese Women Are at High Risk of Physical Abuse Under Lockdown

Owner of Roya TV Mohamad al-Khalidi and its news director Fares Sayegh (Twitter)

April 11th, 2020 - 08:55 GMT

Two TV Bosses Arrested in Jordan After Airing Clip of Crowd Unhappy of Govt-Imposed Lockdown

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April 10th, 2020 - 08:30 GMT

Police: Who Left This Snake Pet at The Gas Station?

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April 10th, 2020 - 08:24 GMT

How Did Toilet Paper Roll Cakes Save a Bakery From Closing?

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April 10th, 2020 - 08:20 GMT

Iran Fears Coronavirus Might Prevent Mass Ramadan Events

By Adra Kandil (Twitter)

April 9th, 2020 - 10:49 GMT

Beirut Photographer Romantizes Memory Via Her Lens

Sir Don McCullin and John Downing MBE (right) together (Twitter)

April 9th, 2020 - 10:44 GMT

Fleet Street Photographer John Downing Who Documented War Zones in 100 States Dies Aged 79