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The International Astronomical Center (IAC) confirmed the sighting of the Safar 1447 AH crescent in the UAE on Friday, July 25, 2025, officially marking the start of the new Islamic month.
The rare daytime image of the moon was captured at 1:00pm by the Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory in Abu Dhabi.
This remarkable observation, made when the moon was just 8 degrees from the sun, is believed to be the first confirmed image of the Safar crescent in the Islamic world this year.
The successful sighting signals the end of Muharram and the beginning of Safar.
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