Apr 29, 2026 · Astronomer Mohammed Al-Thaqafi explained the evolution of moonsighting. Every year, on the 29th of Sha'ban, reliable astronomical observatories across SaudiArabia start to search for the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan. Mar 10, 2024 · As Ramadan approaches each year, Saudi families gather to relive ancestral traditions tied to the sighting of the crescent moon—a celestial event that marks the dawn of Islam’s holiest month. Feb 27, 2025 · The Ramadan moonsighting in SaudiArabia remains a powerful symbol of Islamic unity and tradition. While the evolution of astronomical technology presents new possibilities, the reliance on traditional sighting methods continues to define the beginning of Ramadan for millions of believers. Mar 10, 2024 · JEDDAH: Every year, senior family members in SaudiArabia and around the world tell stories of previous Ramadans, with crescent moonsightings taking a prominent position in this ritual.... Dec 2, 2025 · What is the meaning of moonsighting in Islam? Moonsighting determines the start and end of lunar months for worship cycles, such as Ramadan and Eid; the Quran acknowledges new moons as time measurements (Quran 2:189). Feb 28, 2025 · Deep in the SaudiArabian desert, a group of robed men are peering into the sky, trying to spot the crescent moon that signifies the start of Ramadan. Mar 10, 2024 · Discover how SaudiArabia preserves the age-old tradition of moonsighting for Ramadan, blending history with modern astronomy. Dec 2, 2025 · What is the meaning of moonsighting in Islam? Moonsighting determines the start and end of lunar months for worship cycles, such as Ramadan and Eid; the Quran acknowledges new moons as time measurements (Quran 2:189). Feb 28, 2025 · Deep in the SaudiArabian desert, a group of robed men are peering into the sky, trying to spot the crescent moon that signifies the start of Ramadan. Mar 10, 2024 · Discover how SaudiArabia preserves the age-old tradition of moonsighting for Ramadan, blending history with modern astronomy.