Look: Ramadan's crescent moon as seen from UAE

The International Astronomy Centre has shared images of the crescent moon signalling the beginning of the holy month.

The first image was taken from the highest peak in the UAE, Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, at 8am. The moon was 12 degrees from the sun.

The second image was taken at 11.30am from the seal astronomical observatory in Abu Dhabi. The moon was 13 degrees from the sun.

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