arabia weather news

The first of the rainy spells, Ghaith, begins this evening, Thursday, and is classified as a second-degree storm, continuing into Friday.

Ongoing updates: List of countries that have announced the first day of Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH so far

Arab Weather names the prolonged rainy spell, which begins this evening and will continue throughout the Eid holiday and until the end of March, as `Ghaith`.

Arab and Islamic countries are observing the crescent moon of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr) this evening.

A Mediterranean storm is expected to form off the coast of Libya mid-week, with significant repercussions later extending to other countries in the eastern Mediterranean.

A severe storm and waves up to 7 meters high are heading from Cyprus towards the Syrian coast on Sunday evening.

A majestic scene... the lowest atmospheric pressure recorded in the eastern Mediterranean this season

Saudi Arabia | Friday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia | Reports indicate that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted at the observatories.

Saudi Arabia | Moon-sighting committees take their places in preparation for the start of the Shawwal crescent sighting.

Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and hail is expected in 15 Arab countries.

Iran: Darkness during the day and black rain raise concerns in Tehran