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Crescent Moon - Religious Value
In Islam, sighting the crescent moon holds great religious significance. The lunar date today in India is the 3rd of Ramadan 1445, while the Gregorian calendar marks it as March 14, 2024. The Hijri calendar date in India is also referred to as 'Chand ki Tareekh' today. On March 14, 2024, the moon is in the waxing crescent phase, illuminated by 23% of the sun, and is 4 days old. The moon is currently at a distance of 372,651.21 km from Earth and is positioned in the constellation of Aries. This photograph was captured in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on March 14, 2024. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11075167 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
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