is the “new moon.” Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the ...

Muslims worldwide will see the waxing crescent moon in the sky on Friday night, the first night of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. But guess what? When you search the skies for ...

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, ...

The last 10 nights of Ramadan, including the night of Laylat al-Qadr, hold heavy significance. Here's why it's so important ...

The sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon is very important in the Islamic calendar, as it determines the start of the month-long fast observed by Muslims worldwide. @AstronomyCenter/X Islamic ...

During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Muslims observing the fast will refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk ...

Ramadan is a sacred month in Islam which marks the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The sighting of the crescent moon determines the beginning date based on local ...

Ramadan 2025: Abu Dhabi’s International Astronomical Centre Chairman Mohammad Odeh said that the crescent moon will be visible through telescopes in West Asia, most of Africa and southern Europe.( ...

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 ...