New Crescent of Shawwal

Past Event

The National Museum of Qatar offers a webinar with Dr Beshir Marzouk, an astronomer at Qatar Calendar House, to discuss factors that affect the crescent moon of Shawwal.

Share with a friend

Did you know? The beginning and ending of Hijri month are based upon the sighting of the crescent moon. This presentation will explore the astronomical, climatic and geographic factors that affect the visibility of the new crescent.