The crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation ... Even now, astronomers and religious scholars wait for the arcing sliver of silver to ...

or display one in their home The crescent of the new moon signifies the beginning and end of fasting during Ramadan. However, this symbol did not originate with Islam; it was adopted for the first ...

Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that at least five police reports have been made over the video.

The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam which are central to the faith, and the crescent moon and stars are symbols relating to the greatness of the creator. Prayer hall This is ...

The Home Ministry issued a show-cause letter to the publication and is investigating the matter. Read more at ...

Sin Chew Daily has suspended two editors for publishing an illustration of the flag without the crescent moon. The ...

The incident follows uncomfortably close to similar controversies involving Chinese-language newspapers Sin Chew Daily and ...

Malaysia's Home Ministry has taken serious action against the The Star newspaper following the publication of an erroneous Malaysian flag. The incident has sparked national debate, highlighting the ...

Shawwal, the Islamic month that succeeds Ramadan, begins right at the sighting of the crescent moon, or "Shawwal moon." The first day of Shawwal brings Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Shawwal, the Islamic month that succeeds Ramadan, begins right at the sighting of the crescent moon, or "Shawwal moon." The first day of Shawwal brings ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Shawwal, the Islamic month that succeeds Ramadan, begins right at the sighting of the crescent moon, or "Shawwal moon." The first day of Shawwal brings ...