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Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in 18 Arab countries.

Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in 18 Arab countries.

Mohammed Al-Shaker, via Nabdh Al-Balad: It is astronomically impossible to see the crescent moon in most Arab countries on Wednesday.

Mohammed Al-Shaker, via Nabdh Al-Balad: It is astronomically impossible to see the crescent moon in most Arab countries on Wednesday.

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 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 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

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

The sub-Khamaseen low-pressure system deepened today after moving over the sea... and 3 points summarize its effects on the region

The sub-Khamaseen low-pressure system deepened today after moving over the sea... and 3 points summarize its effects on the region

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

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 | 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.

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.

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

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

A striking scene captured in satellite images shows a low-pressure system centered east of Syrian territory.

A striking scene captured in satellite images shows a low-pressure system centered east of Syrian territory.