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 ...

Every year, Muslims around the world anticipate the sighting of the new crescent moon that signifies the official first day of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred ...

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 ...

Coincidently, the waning crescent moon will pass each of these planets before it disappears into the Sun’s glare. The timing of the moon’s passage by each planet will make locating and ...

Why is sighting the crescent moon important for Muslims? The sighting of the crescent moon holds immense significance for the Muslim community all over the world. The start and end of the month of ...

The crescent moon will be observed after sunset on Friday, February 28, corresponding to 29 Sha’ban 1446, to confirm the exact start date of fasting. As is widely known, many Arab and Islamic ...