The crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation ... signals the first of the lunar phases. The waxing crescent is also known as hilal mutazayid.

The actual date of Eid al-Fitr hinges on the confirmed sighting of the waxing crescent moon, anticipated to be visible on Saturday, March 29, with many Muslim communities awaiting confirmation ...

The actual date of Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the waxing crescent moon, which is anticipated to appear on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in St. Cloud. Muslims in St. Cloud can find halal ...

With the expected sighting of the waxing crescent moon at the end of March, nearly 2 billion Muslims around the globe—along with Ohio's Muslim population—will celebrate this festive occasion.