According to the website, the crescent moon, or hilal, in the Jalur Gemilang symbolises “the religion of Islam as the official religion of the federation and the nation”.

A: The so called Luna, half moon, or sickle of the moon, also waning and waxing moon, is a sign of fertility, related to life and death, and thus a popular symbol in many religions. It pinpoints ...

This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.

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 ...