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The natural time keeping system of the sun and moon also determines the obligations for Muslims such as daily prayers, fasting, and pilgrimage. The solar position determines the prayer timings, while the lunar cycle determines the Islamic calendar (e.g., month of fasting and pilgrimage) which is based on moon-sighting.  FAVORITE LINKS  What's Up This Month Planetarium Software US Naval Observatory Online New Moon Report The USNO Master Clock Phase of the Moon Moon Phase Any Date&Time Skywatcher's Diary Islam, Astronomy, Hilal Astronomy Links Muslim Contribution to Science World Time Zones E-mail to: Khalid Shaukat  Back to Top  Islamic Ring Quick Menu [ Previous | Next | Next 5 ]  princess di diana dodi fayed death paris france pictures photos children toys shopping mall gifts holidays kennedy conspiracy love romance dollars money save islam islamic moon-sighting moonsighting moon sighting crescent hilal hilaal chand chaand