But the UAE Presidential Court did confirm a sighting, meaning that today, 18 February, will be the first official day, with ...

"Crescent has been SIGHTED. Subsequently, tomorrow, i.e., Wednesday, 18 February 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447," a statement on the official Facebook page of the holy mosques ...

Once again, Muslims across the globe are nearing the arrival of Ramadan — a sacred month in which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Ramadan is a time of strengthening our faith, cleansing both body and ...

Today's new moon gives way to next full moon of 2026 turning into a fiery red blood moon during a total lunar eclipse. Here's when and where to watch ...

When Muslims arriving in the UK tried to sight the new crescent Moon, they would often struggle – in part due to a very British problem: the cloudy weather.

Muslims in India and Pakistan are awaiting their own crescent moon sightings to determine the start of Ramadan 2026.

The Lunar New Year starts today with a new moon. Here's what to know about the 2026 Chinese New year and the Year of the Fire Horse meaning ...

The decision is closely watched because Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and one of the five pillars of Islam.

Is there a full moon tonight? When and what to know about the new moon phase, Lunar New Year meaning, and next lunar eclipse ...

As of Monday, Feb. 16, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 2% of the Moon will be lit up ...

For months, Saturn has been a steady presence in the sky after sunset, but after tonight, it will move away from our view for a while Space Frontiers/Hulton Archive/Getty A slender crescent moon will ...

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