The crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation, it signals the beginning and end of every month of the Hijri calendar.Even now, astronomers and ...

Q: Why are there crescent moon and lantern symbols in decorations for Ramadan? A: The crescent moon symbols represent what the moon looks like at the start of Ramadan, and lanterns symbolize the light ...

In an era where division often dominates the headlines, a group of Muslim moms of West Orange are proving that unity and ...

But what unites all Muslims is the observance of the new crescent moon in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. For ...

The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam which are central to the faith, and the crescent moon and stars are symbols relating to the greatness of the creator. Prayer hall This is ...

The festival begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, this usually appears one night after the new moon. According to the Human Relief Foundation, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening ...

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 ...