The crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation, it signals the beginning and end of every month of the Hijri calendar.

The sighting of the crescent moon marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and a celebration called Eid al-Fitr ...

Q: Why are there crescent moon and lantern symbols in decorations for Ramadan? A: The crescent moon symbols represent what the moon looks like at the start of Ramadan, and lanterns symbolize the ...

The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam which are central to the faith, and the crescent moon and stars are symbols relating to the greatness of the creator. Prayer hall This is ...

or display one in their home The crescent of the new moon signifies the beginning and end of fasting during Ramadan. However, this symbol did not originate with Islam; it was adopted for the first ...

The crescent moon in the lunar calendar marks the beginning ... celebrating Ramadan is a profoundly powerful symbol of unity and understanding, more urgently needed than ever.

But what unites all Muslims is the observance of the new crescent moon in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. For instance, in Saudi Arabia, where Islam was first established by the prophet ...

Abu Dhabi: The International Astronomy Centre has confirmed that the crescent moon of Shawwal will be impossible to sight on Saturday, March 29, across all regions of the Arab and Islamic world.

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia. Other ...