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'Hilal': Arabic word for crescent moon is a symbol of transformation and beauty
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 ...
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West Orange Moms Shine a Light on Unity with Ramadan Moon Lighting
In an era where division often dominates the headlines, a group of Muslim moms of West Orange are proving that unity and ...
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As the Crescent Moon Appears, The Media Line Sends Ramadan Greetings
As Muslims around the world prepare to observe Ramadan this weekend, The Media Line extends our warmest Ramadan Kareem wishes to all who celebrate. This sacred month, observed by over a quarter of the ...
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Design and symbolism of the mosque
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 ...