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 Islamic world.

The religious festival of Ramadan only starts when the crescent moon is seen in the skies. Find out all about the moon, and what it means, here.

Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes ...

How is the first day of Ramadan determined? It takes the moon 29.5 days to complete a lunar cycle.As a month cannot have half a day, some Islamic months will have 29, while others will have 30.

Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too. Here's what to know.

The ninth month in Islamic tradition, Ramadan is a time of religious renewal. It represents a part of the Islamic lunar calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, a 12-month calendar of around 354 ...

Deep in the Saudi Arabian desert, a group of robed men are peering into the sky, trying to spot the crescent moon that signifies the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Their work is significant: an ...

Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too. Here's what to know.

Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too. Here's what to know.