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 ...

A city's children's hospital has been lit up with a moon and stars display to mark the month of Ramadan. It is the first time ...

One of the most beautiful celestial events is the appearance of the Ramadan crescent near Venus ... On March 8th, the first quarter moon will be close to Mars, less than two degrees away. The three ...

Want to see planets or stars up close in the night ... The crescent that appears after the February new moon on March 1 will mark the beginning of Ramadan, one of the most important periods ...

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, following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia. Other ...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Council for Fatwa has introduced artificial intelligence-equipped drones to assist in identifying the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan, according to ...

Here’s what to know about Ramadan, according to CAIR-NJ. Q: When does Ramadan start and end? A: Muslims follow the lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon. So, the exact start and end dates for ...

From twinkling crescents and lanterns to the warm glow of festive lights, many Emiratis decorate their homes with vibrant ...

Celtics star Jaylen Brown is in the midst ... 30 points per game during Ramadan in 2024. Ramadan's start depends upon the sighting of the moon, but it's believed to have started this year on ...

For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel ... of looking for the crescent moon for thousands of years to determine the start of Ramadan as well as the two major holidays ...