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

the moon will be eclipsed and the sun and moon will be joined together (by going into one another, or folded up, or deprived of their light)." Islam QA says: "Solar and lunar eclipses are two of ...

As the moon moved through the shadow of the Earth, it was also being illuminated by light from the sun — causing the moon to ...

In some Southeast Asian Islamic cities, the moon is expected to set before the sun, ruling out visibility altogether. While the Center’s forecast is based on scientific data, the official ...

According to the center, the crescent moon will rise at 1:57 pm on March 29 and will set before the Sun in some Islamic cities in Southeast Asia, making it impossible to see the moon in these areas on ...

During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Muslims observing the fast will refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk to achieve greater “taqwa”, or consciousness of God.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. Here's what you need to know about the Islamic holiday that will be celebrated at the ...

The moon appeared to turn red as Earth passed directly between it and the sun in what's known as a total lunar eclipse. Their perfect alignment darkens the moon, from the perspective of folks ...

During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth passes directly between the moon and the sun. The alignment blocks most sunlight from reaching the moon for a brief period, though the moon remains visible ...

The head of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime ...