Ramadan begins with the crescent moon. Here’s why the official start time can still vary around the world
Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting of the crescent moon.
Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too ...
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Shooting for the moon: the Saudi spotting teams that herald RamadanDeep in the Saudi Arabian desert, a group of robed men are peering into the sky, trying to spot the crescent moon that ...
Muslims pray Maghrib every day, as it is one of the five obligatory prayers. During Ramadan, the prayer means Muslims can ...
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'Hilal': Arabic word for crescent moon is a symbol of transformation and beautyThe crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation, it signals the ...
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.
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