It’s all very local, depends on what mosque you go to ... commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible.

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

Some mosques also hold special community dinners on weekends ... It officially begins when the crescent moon is sighted after the new moon. A new moon occurred on February 27, meaning the crescent ...

It begins the day after the new crescent moon, which can be tricky since it ... March 29 with Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)Constructed during the early 17th ...

The variables in crescent moon sightings aren’t the only things ... “It’s all very local, depends on what mosque you go to, what your family network is. People in North America who have ...

You might already know that roughly a quarter of the world’s population is expected to head into Ramadan this weekend, the Islamic holy month perhaps best known for its followers’ dawn-to-sunset ...