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Observing The Hilal To Mark The Start Of Ramadan

Indonesian Muslims observe the changing phases of the moon from the reflection of sunlight (Hilal) using telescopes to confirm the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijri at the Albiruni Observatory in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on February 17, 2026. The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Religious Affairs, declares the first day of Ramadan 1447 Hijri to be Thursday, February 19, 2026. (Photo by Khairizal Maris/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13334047
Date Taken	17 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Khairizal Maris/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Khairizal Maris/NurPhoto

OBSERVATORIUM MUSLIMS MOON HILAL RAMADHAN 1447 HIJRI BANDUNG WEST JAVA INDONESIA Indonesian Muslims moon phases sunlight reflection Hilal telescopes Ramadan 1447 Hijri Albiruni Observatory Bandung West Java Indonesia February 17 2026 Indonesian government Ministry of Religious Affairs first day of Ramadan February 19 2026 Khairizal Maris NurPhoto Islamic calendar lunar observation religious observance holy month crescent moon astronomical event Islamic tradition moon sighting lunar calendar religious declaration Islamic practices fasting month Islamic rituals religious announcement Islamic observatory West Java observatory.